A surgical nurse is picking up a patient from the ICU for surgery and notes the recent use of theophylline in the patient's chart. The nurse will question the use of which of the following drugs during surgery?
A) Etomidate (Amidate)
B) Thiopental (Pentothal)
C) Ketamine (Ketalar)
D) Remifentanil (Ultiva)
C
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The mother of an 18–month-old expresses concern that her toddler is having temper tantrums when things don't go her way. What advice should the nurse offer the mother? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "This is common in the toddler and represents a loss of self-control." 2. "Remove the child from the area where the tantrum occurs." 3. "Provide a distraction for the child without giving in to the child's desire." 4. "Remain calm while handling the child and do not raise your voice to the child." 5. "If the tantrum continues for more than a few minutes, the mother should tap the child lightly on the behind to remind the child the consequences of misbehavior."
An older patient with terminal cancer asks the nurse to explain palliative care. How should the nurse respond to this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "It is the same as hospice care." 2. "It is always provided in the home." 3. "It can be provided along with life-prolonging care." 4. "It is helpful for chronic health problems for which there is no cure." 5. "It improves the quality of life while facing a life-threatening illness."
Data verification techniques are important to ensure data accuracy. For which of the following clients is data verification most difficult?
1. A client who is visually impaired can verbalize which data are correct and incorrect. 2. A client who is hard of hearing can read and confirm printouts of entered data. 3. A client who does not speak English can point to the screen to verify correct data. 4. A client who is unable to read can affirm verbally that the information is correct.
A client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder related to a rape is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit for evaluation and medication stabilization
Which therapeutic communication technique might a nurse use that is an example of "broad openings"? 1. "What occurred prior to the rape, and when did you go to the emergency department?" 2. "What would you like to talk about?" 3. "I notice you seem uncomfortable discussing this." 4. "How can we help you feel safe during your stay here?"