A suction cycle for an adult lasts:
a. 5 to 10 seconds.
b. 10 to 15 seconds.
c. 15 to 20 seconds.
d. 20 to 30 seconds.
B
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What is the best action that the nurse should take to prevent the patient from harm? a. Restrain the patient with wrist restraints. b. Place the patient with a belt restraint in a chair. c. Sedate the patient with medication. d. Ask a family member to sit with the patient.
A physician has ordered peak and trough levels of a medication. When would the nurse schedule the trough level specimen?
A) before administering the first dose C) 30 minutes before the next dose B) immediately after the first dose D) 24 hours after the last dose
How can nurses communicate their positions to help influence policy?
1. Ongoing representation on policy-making committees. 2. Committees or boards. 3. Lobbying. 4. Making new laws at the state level. 5. Meeting with people in positions of influence a. 1, 2, 4 b. 1, 2, 5 c. 1, 2, 3, 5 d. 1, 2, 4, 5
A patient with heart failure and atrial fibrillation is treated with dioxin and a loop diuretic. To prevent possible complications the nurse needs to:
a) monitor serum potassium levels b) keep an accurate measure of intake/output c) teach the pt about dietary restriction of potassium d) withhold dioxin and notify staff if HR is irregular