Which are signs of IV line patency? (Select all that apply.)
a. Blood return
b. Swelling
c. Easy flush of line
d. Redness
e. Pain
f. Warmth
A, C
Signs of IV patency include blood return and easy flushing of the line. Signs of infection include swelling, redness, warmth, fever, and pain.
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a. Babysitting the grandchildren several times a week b. Having an adaptive hearing device for the television c. Being active in community events and volunteer work d. Responding agreeably to suggestions for adaptive devices
The nurse explains that the "four Ps" of the birth process are __________, __________, __________, and __________
ANS:
What should the school nurse recommend when encouraging a heart-healthy diet for a child with high cholesterol?
a. A fat intake reduction of 5-10% of total calories b. A fat intake reduction of 10-15% of total calories c. A fat intake reduction of 15-20% of total calories d. A fat intake reduction of 25-35% of total calories
A patient is obese. At the bedside is a standard-size blood pressure cuff. The nurse realizes that the use of this cuff will provide which of the following?
a. Accurate readings as long as it is 20% of the circumference of the midpoint of the limb. b. Indistinct readings if the bladder encircles 80% of the adult's arm. c. A falsely low reading if the cuff is wrapped too loosely around the arm. d. Inaccurate readings and needs to be replaced with a larger cuff.