What is the purpose of a filter needle? When is it used?
What will be an ideal response?
A filter needle is used to withdraw medications from glass ampules to filter out small glass parti-cles that may have fallen in the ampule when the top was broken off. The filter needle must be exchanged for a sterile regular needle before administration of the medication.
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Pulmonary embolism, a serious complication of HIT, is manifested by which of the following clinical signs?
a. Blanching of fingers and toes and loss of peripheral pulses b. Chest pain, pallor, and confusion c. Headache, impaired speech, and loss of motor function d. Dyspnea, pleuritic pain, and rales
Which antihypertensive drug would you teach a patient is considered safe for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
a. Clonidine (Catapres) b. Methyldopa (Aldomet) c. Labetalol (Normodyne) d. Carvedilol (Coreg)
To reassure and educate their patients concerning changes in their blood pressure, maternity nurses should be aware that:
1. too small a blood pressure cuff yields too low a reading; too large yields too high a reading. 2. shifting the position of the woman and changing from arm to arm for different measurement yields the most accurate composite blood pressure reading at each visit. 3. systolic blood pressure increases slightly as pregnancy advances; diastolic remains constant. 4. compression of the iliac veins and inferior vena cava by the uterus contributes to hemorrhoids in the latter part of term pregnancy.
Which instructions should be provided to the parents of a 4-year-old girl who has experienced chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the last 2 years? Select all that apply
1. Wear only nylon underwear for better air flow. 2. Teach the child to wipe from front to back. 3. Encourage the child to take long baths by allowing the child bubbles and toys in the tub. 4. Encourage the child to drink additional fluids throughout the day. 5. Plan potty breaks every 2 hours throughout the day.