Heparin therapy is based on the patient’s body weight in kilograms. Which of the following represents the rate used for an IV bolus infusion?
A. 80 units/kg
B. 65 units/kg
C. 5 units/kg
D. 18 units/kg
A. 80 units/kg
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A nurse is caring for an infant with an HIV-positive mother. Which statement made by the nursing during teaching is the most appropriate?
A. "As long as your CD4+ count is fine, you can nurse." B. "Breastfeeding is OK if you both take zidovudine (AZT)." C. "The HIV virus is not passed through breast milk." D. "You should bottle feed your baby consistently."
An example of a primary prevention intervention activity used in the community is
a. Teaching a newly diagnosed diabetic client how to administer insulin b. Providing education to a high school group on prevention of skin cancer c. Making appointments for mammograms d. Conducting a blood pressure screening clinic
Which disorder causes a transitory truncal rash that is nonpruritic and pink with erythematous macules that may fade in the center, making them appear as a ringworm?
a. Fat emboli b. Rheumatic fever c. Bacterial endocarditis d. Myocarditis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
A nurse is examining different nursing roles. Which best illustrates an advanced practice nursing role?
1. A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for her expertise in caring for high-risk children 2. A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a medical-surgical pediatric unit 3. A registered nurse who is the circulating nurse in surgery 4. A registered nurse who is the manager of a large pediatric unit