A child is admitted for severe abdominal pain and possible appendicitis. Laboratory and x-ray studies are prescribed. During the diagnostic period, the
... [Show More] practical nurse should implement which nursing actions? (Check all that apply.) - ANSWERS-A. Maintain child's comfort.
B. Relieve parent and child's anxiety. C. Prepare for surgery.
A child who is currently undergoing chemotherapy (CT) for leukemia is brought to the clinic for a possible broken ankle. What priority action should the practical nurse implement? - ANSWERS-B. Place a mask on the child.
Rationale: The child who is receiving CT for leukemia is immunosuppressed and should be protected from airborne pathogens and other sick children in the clinic. Placing a mask on the child
A client arrives in the clinic complaining of radiating back pain. Which finding related to a possible dissecting aneurysm should the practical nurse (PN) report to the healthcare provider? - ANSWERS-A. Ripping chest pain and blood pressures of 150/90 in right arm and 120/70 in left arm.
Rationale: A dissecting aneurysm is a tearing of the intima of a major artery, such as the ascending aorta, and classically presents with the onset of sudden, severe, ripping pain that moves. Depending on the location, as the intima of the artery tears, a difference in the extremity perfusion (A), deceased urine output, or petechiae on the feet occur. (ation
A client in a nursing home becomes violent and verbally threatens an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which is the best way for the practical nurse (PN) in charge during the shift to handle the staff's reaction to the incident? - ANSWERS-B.Offer a group discussion session so staff can share their thoughts and feelings
Rationale: A critical incident stress debriefing evolves expression of personal feelings, discussion, and working on unresolved emotional issues to minimize post traumatic stress for the staff member. A CISD is the best action for the PN in charge to take (B) in conjunction with the guidance and assistance of the nursing supervisor in the facility
A client is being discharged after repair of a retinal detachment. The practical nurse (PN) reviews the written discharge information with the client and family. Which instruction should the PN emphasize to the client when arriving at home? - ANSWERS-B. Take a PRN antiemetic with early signs of nausea.
Rationale: To minimize increased intraocular pressure, it is most important that the client take an antiemetic as soon as nausea is experienced
A client receives a prescription for diltiazem (Cardizem) at 5 mg/hour. The drug is dispensed as 125 mg in 100 ml D5W. How many ml/hour should the practical nurse (PN) program the infusion pump? - ANSWERS-•4
125 mg divided by 100 ml = 1.25 mg/ml = concentration of the Cardizem [Show Less]