The client needing endotracheal suctioning should be placed in which position?
1. Supine 3. High Fowler's
2. Sims' 4. Side-lying
ANS: 3
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Why is teamwork an imperative for leaders (select all that apply)?
a. There are static structures of health care delivery. b. A higher degree of knowledge is required to meet the demands of patient care. c. A collective pool of thinking styles con-tributes to care delivery. d. Rapid information dissemination is ne-cessary at the senior leadership level. e. There are increasing governmental regula-tions.
Order: Pediaprofen (ibuprofen) 40 mg PO, q.6h. p.r.n. temperature below 102.5°F. The label on the bottle reads, "100 mg/5 mL.". The recommended dose is 5 mg/kg q 6—8h, with a maximum daily dose of 40 mg/kg/d
Is this a safe dose for a child who weighs 21 lb? ______ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word