A practical nurse is obtaining a patient’s radial pulse and identifies that its rhythm is irregular. What should the practical nurse do next?

What is the most important action the practical nurse can take to ensure that a midstream urine specimen does not become contaminated?

The nurse is to infuse Ampicillin 250mg in 30mL of D5W via infusion pump in 20 minutes.  What flow rate will the nurse set the pump at to deliver this medication as ordered? 

A nurse is orienting a newly licensed practical nurse about documentation of a client’s information in the electronic health record.  Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding of the purpose of documentation?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the practical nurse to take with an adult client who is mildly anxious during data gathering? Note: Show your blank whiteboard (front and back) to the camera.

A patient has a Tuberculosis PPD skin test (Mantoux test). The nurse tells the patient to report back to the office in _________ so the results can be interpreted by a Nurse or Provider.

The nurse assesses a client’s blood pressure and obtains two consecutive readings of 152/92 and 156/94.  These readings correspond with which clinical guideline?

The practical nurse notes that the patient’s IV site is warm and painful with erythema and swelling continuing above the insertion point of the IV catheter.  The nurse determines the patient is most likely experiencing?  

What type of assistance would a client with cerebellar and motor dysfunction most likely need?

The provider ordered labetalol hydrochloride (Normodyne) 300 mg PO bid. The available dose is 200 mg scored tablets. The practical nurse will give: