The nurse is working at a natural disaster scene. A client was found to have a compound fracture of the left lower leg. He was triaged accordingly. Which category would the client be assigned to?
A) Expectant
B) Delayed
C) Immediate
D) Minimal
Ans: B) Delayed
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A client is being taught to self-administer a narcotic analgesic by means of an intravenous pump system. Which of the following would help prevent accidental overdosage?
A) Reducing the dosage of the narcotic analgesic B) Reducing the frequency of administration of the narcotic analgesic C) Programming the dosage and time interval into the device D) Drawing up a schedule chart for the client
Which of the following is the most frequent reason for revocation or suspension of a nurse's license?
A) fraud B) mental impairment C) alcohol or drug abuse D) criminal acts
The nurse is caring for hospitalized clients with pneumonia. Which of the following clients is most at risk for contracting Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia?
A) A 48-year-old man who is an alcoholic B) An 80-year-old woman with COPD C) A 50-year-old man with advanced HIV/AIDS infection D) A 60-year-old woman with a swallowing disorder
The physician orders Humulin NPH insulin 42 units plus Humulin R insulin 20 units subcutaneous every morning. The medication is supplied in 100 units/mL. How many units will the nurse administer? ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word