Which of the following would be an expected outcome in a patient who has been given atropine during a medical emergency?
A) Reduction of severe hypertension
B) Increased level of consciousness
C) Restoration of normal sinus rhythm
D) Resolution of respiratory acidosis
C
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Hospital administration is considering the purchase of a robotic pharmacy system. What would be the advantage of this system to the nurses who work in the hospital?
1. The nurse will be able to leave out some of the six rights of medication administration because the robot checks the medications. 2. The nurse should get medications more quickly because the robot can work more consistently without breaks. 3. The nurse can delegate medication administration to the nursing assistant because the medications have already been checked. 4. The nurse can expect that medication administration will be easier and carry less potential for error.
A nurse could appropriately assess for the doll's eye reflex in a client who is a/an
a. conscious man who has been diagnosed with acute cerebrovascular accident. b. conscious young woman after an auto accident. c. unconscious elderly man who has sustained a cervical spine injury. d. unconscious teenager who has overdosed on drugs.
The client suspected to have myasthenia gravis is about to undergo the Tensilon (edropho-nium chloride) test. What drug should the nurse have available for complications of this test?
A. Epinephrine B. Atropine sulfate C. Diphenhydramine D. Neostigmine bromide
Which intervention by the nurse would be best when trying to create a therapeutic milieu for a group of older adult patients?
a. Use soothing music, nonglare lighting, and the patients' personal articles. b. Use bright colors and the patient's personal articles, and plan frequent activities. c. Periodically rearrange the furniture for variety, but remove environmental barriers. d. Create a stable physical environment, but vary the daily routine to prevent boredom.