The nurse is providing care for a patient with an allergy to corn. Which of the following solutions, if ordered by the physician, would the nurse question?
1. 0.9% sodium chloride (NS)
2. 0.45% sodium chloride (1/2NS)
3. Dextrose 5% in water (D5W)
4. Lactated Ringer's (LR)
ANS: 3
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1. 0.14 mL 2. 34.7 mL 3. 15.7 mL 4. 47.3 mL
An organization has begun using critical incidents as part of the evaluation process. The supervisor is meeting with a manager to review the manager's use of critical incidents since training last week
Which finding would concern the supervisor? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Each nurse has one critical incident recorded and it is positive. 2. The manager is writing these notes in a handheld electronic device. 3. The manager's notes are all written at the same time on the same day. 4. There is no indication that the critical incidents recorded have been shared with staff. 5. One note states, "This nurse has an abrasive personality."
During the assessment of a client's eyes, the nurse suspects that the client has ptosis. Which of the following did the nurse most likely find?
1. The palpebral conjunctiva is exposed. 2. The iris and cornea are reddened. 3. The eyelid is drooping. 4. The eyelids are swollen and puffy.
A question on a job application does not apply to you. What should you do?
a. Write neatly. b. Leave the space blank. c. Write "N/A" in the space. d. Write a brief response about why the questions do not apply.