Nursing theories
A. Are discovered in nature.
B. Serve as exact representations of reality.
C. Are invented by humans.
D. Cannot be modified
ANS: C
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A critically ill patient is receiving constant enteral nutrition. The physician orders sulcralfate (Carafate) 1 gram by enteral tube four times daily. To give this medication safely, what action does the nurse implement?
A) Flush the enteral tube with alkaline solution before and after medication administration. B) Hold enteral feeding for 30 minutes before and after medication administration. C) Infuse the medication slowly along with enteral feeding as long as no reflux occurs. D) Before giving the second dose, obtain a blood level of the medication.
A baby is admitted with a long-bone fracture. What nursing actions are appropriate in the care of this baby? (Select all that apply.)
A. Elevation of the extremity B. Frequent neurovascular checks C. Heat therapy to reduce muscle spasm D. Immobilization while healing E. Traction at 0.1 kg per 1 kg/baby's weight
9/10 à· 2/3 = _____
a. 3/5 b. 1 7/20 c. 1 1/12 d. 7/8
The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. Which laboratory test would best help the nurse to monitor the condition of this patient?
a. Electrolytes, serum creatinine b. Complete blood count (CBC), urinalysis c. Partial thromboplastin time (PTT), serum potassium d. White blood cell (WBC) count, arterial blood gases (ABGs)