The nurse is aware that the apical pulse is the most reliable noninvasive way to assess cardiac function. The nurse knows the best area for auscultating the apical pulse?

A nurse is caring for a child who is irritable and angry because their parents are getting a divorce. Which of the following represents the most important reason why the nurse should establish a therapeutic relationship with the client?

The nurse has sent cerebral spinal fluid to the lab after a lumbar puncture on a 4 year old with suspected bacterial meningitis. The anticipated results would include:

The nurse is admitting a 54-year old patient with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).  The physician has prescribed supplemental oxygen at 26% FiO2. What is the most appropriate delivery method for this patient?

The usual dose of chlorambucil is 0.1 – 0.2mg/kg/day. If the patient weighs 160lbs, what would be the maximum dose in mg each day?  If rounding is required, round to the 100thplace.  Enter a numeric value only.

The physician has ordered 250mL D5NS with KCL to infuse over 4 hours. At what rate would the nurse set the infusion pump in mL/hr? If rounding is required, round to the 10th place.  Enter a numeric value only.

You have an order for 25mg/kg/day divided into three equal doses of Ceclor Oral Suspension.  The child weighs 44lbs, and the bottle on hand is Ceclor 187mg/5ml.  How many ml will you administer for each dose?  If rounding is required, round to the 10th.   Enter a numeric value only.

In Python, you can write a print statement that includes two or more expressions separated by ____.

The IV is infusing at 36gtts/min. There is 750ml remaining in the IV bag. If the gtt factor is 10gtt/ml, how long will the IV last?  Enter a numeric value only.  Leave a space between hours and minutes if needed.  (Example: 4hrs and 20 minutes would be 4 20)  

The patient has 37.5mEq KCL ordered po bid. On hand is KCL 15mEq scored tabs.  How many tabs will you administer per dose?   Enter a numeric value only