A chest tube is placed for a patient with pneumothorax. Which of the following is a critical action in managing the chest tube? 

A client with a suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) is undergoing diagnostic testing. Which of the following findings is most indicative of a PE? 

INSTRUCTIONS:  Calculate the following dosage problems and show your work on the test.  You may use your calculator.  Clearly fill-in only one answer for each question.  Fill in the blank with your answer.    INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROUNDING OFF NUMBERS:  1) Round off gtts / min to the nearest whole number.  EXAMPLES:  16.7 gtts / min = 17 gtts / min  OR  14.2 gtts / min = 14 gtts / min  2) Round off answers LESS than 1 to 2 decimal points (hundredths).  EXAMPLES:  0.035 = 0.04  OR  0.201 = 0.20  3) Round off answers GREATER than 1 to 1 decimal point (tenths).  EXAMPLES:  1.65 = 1.7  OR  1.23 = 1.2  4) Round off mL / hr to the nearest whole number.  EXAMPLES:  1.4 mL / hr = 1 mL / hr   OR   1.6 mL / hr = 2 mL / hr  5) Round off weights in Kg to one decimal point (tenths).  EXAMPLES:  30.46 Kg = 30.5 Kg  OR  22.32 Kg = 22.3 Kg  ______________________________________________________________________    The provider orders dobutamine at 12mcg/kg/min for Mrs. White, who weighs 165 pounds. The concentration is dobutamine 1G in 250 mL of D5W. How many milliliters per hour (mL/Hr) should the IV pump be programmed for?  mL/Hr 

A nurse is caring for a client who has hypovolemic shock. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an expected finding? 

A client presents to the clinic with an epistaxis. The nurse instructs the client to sit down and lean forward slightly. What is the rationale behind this position? 

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected tuberculosis. Which of the following findings are indicative of TB? Select all that apply  

A client with tuberculosis (TB) is prescribed isoniazid. What additional measure should the nurse recommend to prevent side effects associated with this medication? 

  A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents with shortness of breath and an ABG showing the following values: pH: 7.32, PaCO2: 55, HCO3: 24. What is the priority nursing intervention?  

In managing a patient with ARDS who is not responding well to conventional ventilation strategies, what intervention might be considered to improve oxygenation? 

A client’s peripheral IV site has developed signs of phlebitis. What is the most appropriate initial intervention by the nurse?