Instilling cold otic drops can cause
A. hearing loss.
B. pain.
C. dizziness.
D. tinnitus.
Answer: C
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a. Weak pulse b. Normal pulse c. Thready pulse d. Bounding pulse
During insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter, the physician asks the nurse to assist by inflating the balloon with 1.5 mL of air. As the physician advances the catheter, the nurse notices premature ventricular contractions on the monitor
What is the best action by the nurse? a. Deflate the balloon while slowly withdrawing the catheter. b. Instruct the patient to cough and deep-breathe forcefully. c. Inflate the catheter balloon with an additional 1 mL of air. d. Ensure lidocaine hydrochloride (IV) is immediately available.
A nurse in the emergency department has just received word that the emergency department will be receiving a small group of military personnel (18) who have been exposed to inhalation anth-rax. The nurse should prepare to administer
a. IV ciprofloxacin (Cipro). b. IM streptomycin. c. IV gentamicin. d. atropine.
Which laboratory test does the nurse monitor for potential cardiac problems and digoxin toxicity?
a. Complete blood count b. BUN and creatinine level c. Serum potassium level d. PT and International Normalized Ratio (INR)