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The nurse is caring for an infant being treated for Acute Ot…

The nurse is caring for an infant being treated for Acute Otitis Media (AOM). The nurse knows that complications of AOM include all of the following except:

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You are administering heparin and following the protocol bel…

You are administering heparin and following the protocol below for a client weighing 251 lbs. The order is to administer an initial heparin IV bolus followed by a titrated IV infusion.  Round to the tenths place. HEPARIN PROTOCOL Initial bolus- 60 units/kg Initial rate – 12 units/kg/h Obtain a PTT every 6 hours, and adjust dosage and rate as follows: If a PTT is less than 35 secs:      Repeat bolus with 40 units/kg and increase the rate by 4 units/kg/h. If a PTT is 36 to 44 seconds:       If a PTT is 36 to 44 seconds:          Repeat bolus with 20 units/kg and increase the rate by 2 units/kg/h. If a PTT is 45 to 75 seconds:       Continue current rate. If a PTT is 76 to 90 seconds:       Decrease rate by 2 units/kg/h. If a PTT is greater than 90 secs: Hold the heparin for 1 hour and decrease rate by 3 units/kg/h. Available (for bolus)  – heparin 1,000 units/mLAvailable (for infusion) –  heparin 25,000 units in 250 mL D5   6 hours later the PTT results from the lab are- PTT 80 secs.  The client is currently receiving 12units/kg/hr. What rate (mL/h) will the nurse set the pump at for the titrated heparin IV infusion in response to the PTT of 80 secs.

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A nurse is giving discharge instructions to the parents of a…

A nurse is giving discharge instructions to the parents of a newborn with congenital heart disorder.  What should the nurse instruct the parents to do in the event that the child becomes cyanotic?

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A 34-year-old client visits the gynecologist. After examinin…

A 34-year-old client visits the gynecologist. After examining the client, the HCP suspects cervical cancer. The nurse reviews the client’s history for risk factors for this disease. Which finding would not be a risk factor for cervical cancer? 

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A Labor and Delivery nurse is assessing four clients on the…

A Labor and Delivery nurse is assessing four clients on the unit who are expected to deliver within the next 24 hours. The nurse is concerned about risk factors for post-partum hemorrhage (PPH). Which client should the nurse assess as having the least likely risk for PPH?

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What is the most common type of circuit found in HVACR circu…

What is the most common type of circuit found in HVACR circuits?

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You measured the resistance of a 4,000-watt heat strip that…

You measured the resistance of a 4,000-watt heat strip that has a resistance of 180 ohms. How many amps would you expect to measure when the heat strips are energized?

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What is another term used for the watt? [BLANK-1]

What is another term used for the watt? [BLANK-1]

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Which type of switching device is most likely to be used to…

Which type of switching device is most likely to be used to control a fan motor? [BLANK-1]

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How much resistance will be measured in a circuit with 240V…

How much resistance will be measured in a circuit with 240V and amp draw of 100A?

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