Which of the following statements regarding isotonic crystalloid solutions is correct?
A. The ability of isotonic crystalloids to cross membranes and alter fluid levels makes them dangerous to use for fluid replacement.
B. Isotonic crystalloids, such as normal saline, have the ability to carry and deliver oxygen to the body's cells.
C. You should infuse 1 mL of isotonic crystalloid solution for every 3 mL of estimated blood loss.
D. Approximately two thirds of infused isotonic crystalloid solution will leave the vascular space within 1 hour.
Answer: D. Approximately two thirds of infused isotonic crystalloid solution will leave the vascular space within 1 hour.
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a. After the specimen is in the container, dilute thick secretions with sterile water. b. Apply suction when the catheter is advanced to obtain secretions from within the endotracheal tube. c. Do not apply suction while the catheter is being withdrawn because this can contaminate the sample with sputum left in the endotracheal tube. d. Do not clear the endotracheal tube of all local secretions before obtaining the specimen.
What action can nurses take to be fiscally responsible?
a. Give patients their discharge instructions and let them determine if the cost of their medications fit into their budget. b. Allow nurses to work on the unit when the census drops. c. Use proper hand hygiene. d. Document minimally on each patient.
Which of the following are the elements of evidence-based practice? (Select all that apply.)
a. Patient preferences b. Basic needs c. Best research evidence d. Nurse's clinical expertise e. Hypothesis
The nurse is aware that a positive diagnosis of a myocardial infarction (MI) is based on which diagnostic test finding(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Electrocardiographic (ECG) changes in the QRS complex b. Elevation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) c. Elevation of troponin levels d. Elevated white blood cell (WBC) count e. Elevated bilirubin levels