Standards for best practice recommend deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis for all patients admitted to the hospital. The admitting diagnosis and changes in conditions influence the proto-col to be used
Which of the following is recommended for patients with coagulopathies? a. Heparin 5000 units subcutaneously every 8 hours
b. Sequential compression devices
c. Enoxaparin (Lovenox) 40 mg daily
d. No prophylaxis for ambulatory patients
B
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A This does not apply.
B Patients with coagulopathies cannot receive pharmacological prophylaxis.
C This does not apply.
D This does not apply.
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An emergency department nurse is supervising a nursing student who is preparing a racemic epinephrine (MicroNefrin) nebulizer treatment for a child with stridor from suspected epiglottitis. The student prepares 0.75 mg in 2 mL of normal saline
Which action by the registered nurse is most appropriate? A. Allow the student to administer the nebulizer treatment. B. Have the student explain the action and side effects of the drug. C. Remind the student to assess lung sounds after the treatment. D. Tell the student to look up the drug dosage information again.
Because of the systemic effects of anticholinergic drugs, the nurse understands that older adults using these drugs are susceptible to what?
A) Heat stroke B) Diarrhea C) Urinary frequency D) Hypotension
Write the following Arabic number as a lowercase Roman numeral
18 = _____
A nurse is providing oral care for children on a pediatric unit. Which of the following is a guideline for providing care in special situations?
A) Toothpaste with fluoride should not be used on the teeth of young children. B) Oral hygiene should begin for children when they are able to hold a toothbrush properly. C) Water should be used to clean an infant's teeth. D) If a child has braces, mouth rinses should be used instead of a toothbrush to avoid loosening the braces.