You receive an order for a loading dose of phenobarbital 5 mg/min to run intravenously for your patient in over 2.5 hours. The total IV volume in the bag is 250 ml. Using 15 drops per milliliter, select the correct number of drops per minute that will be administered to the patient.
A. 40 drops/min
B. 25 drops/min
C. 50 drops/min
D. None of these
Answer: B
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a book, journal, or health information Website for a "long time." Which of the following would be your best response? a. The expectations and design of education-al programs means that new graduates are better prepared for the workforce. b. The new graduate will still have to learn, but it will be job-specific learning. c. An ideal learning plan for nurses empha-sizes followership. d. The amount and intensity of knowledge demands lifelong learning that includes assessment of relevancy of knowledge for practice.
The PACU nurse is informed that the client being admitted has not recovered his pharyngeal reflex. The nursing action that should receive greatest priority is to
a. check for the gag reflex frequently. b. maintain an oral airway. c. remain with the client at all times. d. suction the client frequently.
Which of the following is included in the most accurate description of school nursing?
A) This is one community health setting where the role is static. B) The primary role of school nurses is clinician. C) The practice of school nurses is widening. D) School nurses rarely act as advocates.
An older patient is talking with the nurse about hip fractures. The patient would like to know the best approach to strengthen the bones. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Walk at least 5 miles every day for exercise." b. "Wear proper fitting shoes to prevent tripping." c. "Talk with your physician about a calcium supplement." d. "Stand up slowly so you don't feel faint."