How would the nurse theoretically expect calcium channel blockers to affect the function of the heart?
a) increase rate
b) decrease in coronary perfusion
c) increase in force of contraction
d) decreased AV nodal conduction
Ans: d) decreased AV nodal conduction
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The long-term care facility nurse should make rounds and monitor residents for safety every:
a. 2 hours. b. 4 hours. c. 6 hours. d. shift.
A client who has had a colostomy placed in the ascending colon expresses concern that the effluent collected in the colostomy pouch has remained liquid for 2 weeks after surgery. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "This is normal for your type of colosto-my." b. "I will let the health care provider know, so that it can be assessed." c. "You should add extra fiber to your diet to stop the diarrhea." d. "Your stool will become firmer over the next few weeks."
The nurse understands that besides extravasation, pain at the site of an IV infusion can result from:
a. administering medication that is not properly diluted. b. administering irritating medications too rapidly. c. the IV catheter touching the wall of the vein. d. an overload of the circulatory system from hypertonic solutions.
The nurse is giving a bath demonstration for a group of new mothers. What should be included in the demonstration?
a. Apply baby powder generously to keep baby dry. b. Cleanse perineum from front to back. c. Use scented soap to make baby smell good. d. Partially submerge head in water when shampooing.