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1. Question A nurse was instructed by a physician to give clarithromycin (Biaxin) for a child whose BSA is 0.55 m2. The usual adult dose is 500 mg. Biaxin is available in an oral suspension. The 100ml bottle is labeled 50 mg/ml. How many ml would the nurse give per dose? Fill in the blanks. Record your answer using one decimal place. Answer: (3.2) mL. Incorrect Correct answer: 3.2 mL. Formula: BSA Formula: BSA Formula: Rationale: Use the BSA formula first ...

HESI RN Exit Exam UPGRADED GRADE A+ The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Tachycardia and tachypnea B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Sluggish and unequal pupilla...

complaining of severe nausea and vomiting. During the physical examination, the nurse practitioner finds a tender, warm, and swollen left scrotum. The cremasteric reflex is negative and the urine dipstick is negative for leukocytes, nitrites, and blood. - answers Testicular torsion A 10-year-old boy complains of sudden onset of scrotal pain upon awakening that morning. He is also complaining of severe nausea and vomiting. During the physical examination, the nurse practitioner finds a tender,...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A pregnant woman’s mother is worried that her daughter is not “big enough” at 20 weeks. The nurse palpates and measures the fundal height at 20 cm, which is even with the woman’s umbilicus. What should the nurse report to the woman and her mother? a. “The body of the uterus is at the belly button level, just where it should be at this time.” b. “You’re right. We’ll inform the practitioner immediately.” c. “When you come for next month’s appointmen...

NURS 274 Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concept 10th Edition-Test Bank Sample Test Chapter 3- Laws and Ethics A client who has undergone resection of the intestine is on a liquid diet with a nasogastric tube in place. H 1. refuses the food tray with regular food that comes to his room and insists that a physician be called. The insists that it is the right food and makes the client to take it. The client develops complications and has to reoperated upon. How is negligence det...

NURSING 21 NCLEX-RN EXAM TEST BANK WITH RATIONALENURSING 21 NCLEX-RN EXAM TEST BANK 1001 Which electrolyte abnormalities would the nurse expect to occur while working with a client who just sustained partial- and full-thickness burns? 1) Decreased sodium and increased potassium 2) Increased calcium and decreased potassium 3) Decreased magnesium and increased sodium 4) Increased sodium and decreased potassium 1002 The nurse provides teaching to a client after the removal of a short leg cast. The ...

Chapter 15: Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse caring for a newly pregnant woman advises her that ideally prenatal care should begin: a. Before the first missed menstrual period b. After the first missed menstrual period c. After the second missed menstrual period d. After the third missed menstrual period ANS: B Prenatal care ideally should begin soon after the first missed menstrual period. T...

NURSING 21 NCLEX-RN EXAM TEST BANK 1001 Which electrolyte abnormalities would the nurse expect to occur while working with a client who just sustained partial- and full-thickness burns? 1) Decreased sodium and increased potassium 2) Increased calcium and decreased potassium 3) Decreased magnesium and increased sodium 4) Increased sodium and decreased potassium 1002 The nurse provides teaching to a client after the removal of a short leg cast. T...