A nurse receives an order to administer 125 mL of IV antibio…
A nurse receives an order to administer 125 mL of IV antibiotic solution over 45 minutes. The nurse selects a 60 drops/mL microdrip administration set. Calculate the drip rate in drops per minute (gtt/min). Round to the nearest whole number.
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A nurse receives an order to infuse 75 mL of IV piggyback (IVPB) antibiotic over 23 minutes. The available administration set has a drop factor of 20 gtt/mL (macrodrip tubing). Calculate the drip rate in drops per minute (gtt/min). Round to the nearest whole number.
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Scenario: An OTR is working with a long term resident of a SNF who has moderately severe cognitive decline, dense hemiplegia, and frailty. The client was referred to OT due to worsening elbow flexion contracture of the dominant upper extremity. The OTR provides OT services at several of the LTC facilities in the area. Recently the OTR has been experiencing symptoms of work-related stress, feeling less empathy for the residents, sometimes feeling frustrated and angry and having difficulty concentrating. Which of the following actions should the OTR take FIRST when addressing professional self-care? Select the 3 best choices.
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Scenario: An OTR is working with a long term resident of a SNF who has moderately severe cognitive decline, dense hemiplegia, and frailty. The client was referred to OT due to worsening elbow flexion contracture of the dominant upper extremity. Which steps should the OTR take when using a standard goniometer to measure the resident’s elbow flexion. Select the three best choices.
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An elderly individual who was hospitalized for a right CVA with left upper extremity flaccidity and decreased sensation is beginning to experience sensory return in the left upper extremity. What remediation intervention strategies should now be included in the treatment plan?
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