What additional information is required on a medication order for a prn medication?
A. patient's date of birth
B. schedule on which the medication should be given
C. authorized prescriber's signature
D. reason for administering the medication
Answer: D
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a. Patient with respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min who is breathing deeply b. Patient with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min who is snoring c. Patient with blood pressure of 150/75 mm Hg and heart rate of 102 beats/min d. Patient with a temperature of 100.5°F who is asleep but easily roused
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a. Contributing to the patient's recovery b. A risk factor c. Difficult to maintain d. A nursing responsibility
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1. "Protein is important; therefore, the addition of one serving of meat a day is necessary." 2. "A daily supplement of vitamin B12 is important." 3. "The high fiber in a vegetarian diet is dangerous for pregnant women." 4. "Eggs are important to add to your diet. Eat six eggs per week." 5. "Milk products contain protein, but they are very low in iron."
You use a stretcher to transport a person who is on Transmission-Based Precautions. Which is correct?
a. An extra layer of sheets is put on the stretcher. b. The person wears a gown if airborne or droplet precautions are used. c. The stretcher is disinfected before use. d. No special precautions are needed.