The nurse is preparing to flush a PICC line. The protocol specifies using 50 units of heparin. Available is a multidose vial containing heparin, 10 units/mL. Which syringe does the nurse use to draw up and administer the heparin?
What will be an ideal response?
D [the 10-mL syringe]
Always use a 10-mL syringe when flushing PICC lines because a smaller syringe creates higher pressure, which could rupture the lumen of the PICC line.
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1. The family is able to give a return demonstration. 2. The family is able to repeat the instructions. 3. The family is able to tell the nurse how they feel about the instruction. 4. The family is able to understand what has been said by the nurse.
If circulation persists between the pulmonary artery and the aorta, the infant has persistent fetal circulation through which opening?
a. Ductus arteriosus c. Foramen ovale b. Ductus venosus d. Umbilical vein
The nurse would explain to a client that the voice, rather than a ticking watch, is used to test auditory acuity because watches
a. can be muffled by the examiner's hand. b. have different sound frequencies. c. make a familiar and predictable sound. d. produce a higher pitch.
Health care professionals are required to report suspected abuse or neglect. Which of the following is not a typical sign of abuse with a burn injury?
1. Emergency management notification of a burn injury within 1 hour of occurrence 2. A burn injury accompanied by fracture and bruises 3. Differing accounts of how the injury occurred with each new interview 4. Treatment sought by a non-relation