Prior to administering 50% dextrose (D50) via IV push, it is MOST important to:
A) protect the airway with an endotracheal tube.
B) ensure that the IV line is patent and freely flowing.
C) confirm a blood glucose reading of less than 40 mg/dL.
D) draw blood for later analysis in the emergency department.
Answer: B) ensure that the IV line is patent and freely flowing.
You might also like to view...
The "m" in mRNA stands for
A) messenger. B) modifier. C) metabolic. D) molecular. E) matching.
What is the chloride shift and why does it occur?
What will be an ideal response
What is the definition of "ethics"?
a. laws passed by government. b. any behavior that is acceptable to your and your friends. c. your religious beliefs. d. rules and principles that govern proper conduct.
Contractions of the papillary muscles
A) close the atrioventricular valves. B) close the semilunar valves. C) eject blood from the ventricles. D) prevent the atrioventricular valves from reversing into the atria. E) eject blood from the atria into the ventricles.