A 30-year-old male was rescued after being lost in the woods…
A 30-year-old male was rescued after being lost in the woods for approximately 18 hours. The outside temperature is 30°F (-1°C). He is immediately placed in the warmed ambulance, where you perform a primary assessment. He is unresponsive, pale, and apneic. You should:
Read DetailsA toddler’s temperature is 101.5° F (38.6° C) axillary. The…
A toddler’s temperature is 101.5° F (38.6° C) axillary. The physician has ordered acetaminophen 10 mg/kg every 6 hours PO. The child’s weight today was 22 lb. This is what is available in the pyxis Calculate the dosage to be given in milliliters. (round your answer to the nearest 10th if applicable)
Read DetailsThere are three different ways you can complete Online (Carm…
There are three different ways you can complete Online (Carmen) Formal Assessments in this course. Online on Carmen proctored by HonorLock (recommended) In-Person at the Testing Center (scheduling required each time) At the SLDS office (only if approved by SLDS) Work through the questions below, and be sure to complete the instructions given depending on your choice of Testing location.
Read DetailsHaving misplaced a stethoscope, a nurse borrows a colleague’…
Having misplaced a stethoscope, a nurse borrows a colleague’s stethoscope. The nurse next enters the client’s room and identifies self, washes hands with soap, and states the purpose of the visit. The nurse performs proper identification of the client before auscultating the client’s lungs. Which critical step should the nurse have performed?
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