The nurse understands that the primary cause of septicemia from IV therapy is:
1. The client with a renal or cardiac condition.
2. Health care–acquired infection.
3. Air in the IV tubing.
4. Infusing medications too quickly.
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Rationale: The client with a renal or cardiac condition is at risk for circulatory overload.
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When delegating to other health care providers, the nurse understands that the task: (Select all that apply.)
a. must be within the scope of the person to whom it is being delegated. b. is one that can be delegated to other health care providers. c. can be delegated whenever assessments are required. d. may be re-delegated by the person to whom it was first delegated. e. may require the nurse to procure resources to complete the task.
In preparing a budget, the nurse manager needs to anticipate the cost of benefits (e.g., health, life insurance, pension and retirement plans)
Based on the usual cost of benefits, how much should a nurse manager include for a total full-time salary cost of $312,000? a. $78,000-$93,600 b. $62,400-$78,000 c. $46,800-$93,600 d. $31,200-$46,800
The nurse is conducting a mental health assessment for an adolescent patient diagnosed with depression. Which assessment finding would indicate the adolescent is at risk for suicide?
1) Having a part-time job 2) Participating in after-school activities 3) Admitting to drinking alcohol on the weekends 4) Applying for college admission
The nurse is preparing to start an IV in the preoperative adult patient. The nurse would likely choose which gauge of IV catheter?
A) 22 gauge B) 25 gauge C) 18 gauge D) 14 gauge