In reactions where an amino acid in a protein is phosphorylated, the substrate that provides the phosphate is generally:  [Q2]

Potpourri Questions

A UAP reports the following vital signs for a post-operative adult patient: BP 130/88 mmHg, HR 94 bpm, RR 18, Temp 98.7°F, SpO₂ 96%. What should the nurse do next?

Which patient would benefit most from warm IV fluids and an increased room temperature?

The nurse understands that the narrowed valve that impedes the forward flow of blood is called:

The patient has vancomycin 1,250 mg ordered once daily for an infection. The vancomycin is available in 250 mL of NS and should infuse over 2 hours. Using an IV pump, how many milliliters per hour should the vancomycin be infused? ___________

The nurse is assessing a child with delayed growth. Which question does the nurse include in the assessment while interviewing the parents? Select all that apply.

A parent of a child with epilepsy asks the nurse about the primary cause of seizures. How should the nurse respond regarding the pathophysiology of epilepsy in children?

The nurse is interviewing the parents of  a 2-year-old being evaluated for possible meningitis. As she gathers the child’s health history, which previous illness would raise her suspicion of pneumococcal meningitis?

A nurse is caring for a newborn with a myelomeningocele who is awaiting surgical closure of the defect. Which assessment finding is of most concern?