The nurse is administering oxytocin (Pitocin). Which situation is an indication for the use of oxytocin?
a. Decreased fetal heart rate and movements
b. Stimulation of contractions during labor
c. Cervical ripening near term in pregnant patients
d. To reverse premature onset of labor
ANS: B
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a. Flat b. Convex c. Bulging d. Concave
A patient with thyroid cancer is at high risk for rupture of a carotid artery and has had a carotid artery stent placed. The nurse notices a trickle of blood from the surgical site. What is the first nursing action?
A) Application of a vascular clamp after digital pressure B) Insertion of two large-bore intravenous lines C) Constant digital pressure until reaching the operating room D) Immediate notification of the surgeon and oncologist
Which clinical guideline should the nurse follow when providing oxygen therapy to older adults?
A) Oxygen therapy should be utilized with older adults only as a last resort B) Oxygen therapy should be used with caution to prevent CO2 retention and narcosis C) Inhaled or nebulized medications are contraindicated with ongoing oxygen therapy D) Oxygen therapy can safely be used with patients experiencing or at risk for developing lung disease
What are the MOST common sites for bone marrow aspiration?
a. long bones of the lower extremities c. sternum and iliac crest b. pelvis and floating ribs d. ulna and radius