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Final Exam: NUR172 / NUR 172 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Already Graded A – Hondros Q: Pt with any of the following: ICP, stroke, trauma, burns, or surgery you should avoid which type of IV solution Answer: hypotonic Q: Pt in renal failure or has CHF which IV solution should you avoid Answer: hypertonic Q: D5 1/2, D5NS, D5LR are what type of solution Answer: hypertonic Q: NS, LR, D5W are what type of solution Answer: ...

Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Heparin Answer: IV/Subcutaneous If given IV check aptt range Bleeding/hemorrhage biggest risk Question: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) Answer: Monitor platelet count to reduce risk of HIT Occurs when there is a drop in more than 50% or platelets in blood. Autoimmune Administer daplgatran if this occurs Questi...

If a patient is delirious and hitting you and pulling out their wires, do you give them more sedatives even though sedatives make delirium worse? - Yes, because they are a danger to themselves and others. If they were delirious but pleasant you would try to avoid the sedatives. Which of the following is NOT a likely sign of pain in a nonverbal patient? a. Eyes clenched shut when turning the patient b. Decreased respiratory rate c. Patient resists bending of her elbow when you try to contra...

IV Therapy Final Exam questions and answers verified 100% What equipment and supplies are needed for initiation of IV therapy? - cannulas, tourniquets, clean gloves, site cleansing agent, IV solution, IV tubing, IV pole, extension tubing, and dressing Using what gauge, what length catheter and in the what vein will reduce the mechanical and chemical irritation to the vein wall? - smallest gauge, shortest length, and largest vein What gauges do cannulas range? - 14 to 26 What len...

What is the drop rate? correct answer: The volume of IV fluid infused over one minute 800 ml of blood is to be given to a patient over 5 hours. What is the flow rate if the drop factor is 15? correct answer: 40 gtt/min A patient needs to be given 2 litres of Saline over 15 hours. Your drop factor is 15 ggts/ml. What is the rate in ml/hour? correct answer: 133 ml/hr The doctor orders 1 litre of normal saline for 8 hours. The drop factor is 20 gtts/ml. What is the flow rate? correct an...

For consent to be informed, the AEMT must: A. tell the patient where they are being transported. B. explain the risks and benefits of treatment. C. ensure the patient understands the potential cost. D. explain local EMS protocols to the patient - Correct answer-A. explain the risks and benefits of treatment. even with an EMS certification, your ability to function as an EMT is governed locally by the: A. State health department. B. county health department. C. EMS systems medical direc...

Then nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering from an ice pack applied to his knee. What action should the nurse take first? a. observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack b. instruct the client regarding the need for the covering c. reapply the covering after filling with fresh ice d. ask the client how long the ice was applied to the skin Correct Answer-a. observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack The nurse mixes 50mg of Nipride in 250mL of D5W an...

WGU C784 Pre-Assessment (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Applied Healthcare Statistics Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Q: What is the greatest common factor of 24 and 84 using prime factorization? A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 12 Answer: D. 12 Q: What is 3/14 - 1/7? A. 1/14 B. 2/7 C. 5/14 D. 3/2 Answer: A. 1/14 Q: What is 2/3 + 1/4? A. 11/12 B. 3/12 C. 3/7 D. 8/3 Answer: A. 11/12 Q: A patient's protein intake for today has been 15.76g, 8.49g, and 22.58g. What is the total protein ...

NREMT Paramedic Exam(National Registry)Latest 2023 stridor - Answer Harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, swelling, fb in upper airway. Croup is an example Snoring - Answer The sound of the soft tissue of the upper airway creating a partial obstruction of air flow. The tongue blocking the airway is an example. gurgling - Answer indicates presence of fluid in the upper airway, need for suctioning Decorticate - Answer elbows and hands flexed, and legs flexed. They are internally rotat...