The provider writes an order for Heparin to be started at the initial rate of 16units/kg/hour on the client who weighs 228 pounds, then follow the Heparin nomogram cardiac range (Above) for dosing based upon PTT results. The Pharmacy sends a bag of Heparin that read 25,000 units/500mL. What will the nurse set the starting IV rate at on the pump? (Give answer to the nearest whole number and do not round) _______ The nurse starts the medication and then draws a PTT level 6 hours later. The PTT= 75 seconds. What will the nurse now set the IV pump rate at? (Give answer to the whole number and do not round) _______ The nurse draws a PTT level 6 hours later and the results is PTT=149 seconds. What should the nurse do next? _______

CASE STUDY Question #3: The nurse is caring for the client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) who presented to the emergency department. The nurse is to assist the provider in performing bedside endoscopy on this client. Which of the following actions would the nurse consider the highest priority in regard to the procedure?

The provider writes a standing order to administer phenylephrine on the client if their mean arterial pressure (MAP) falls below 70. The client has the following vital signs: B/P 90/48, Pulse 102 beats/min, and RR 20 breaths/min. Their weight is 179 pounds. What would the nurse calculate the MAP to be? (Give answer to the whole number) _______ The provider’s order reads to start phenylephrine with the following MAP guidelines: MAP

The 5 year old is brought into the emergency department by their mother with bilateral lower extremity deep partial thickness burns that occurred approximately 15 minutes ago with hot water, and upon assessment the child is screaming and points to the circled face below. The provider calculates the burn surface area at 30%. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention for this client?

The nurse uses the palms of the hands when handling a wet cast for which reason?

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a barium study of the upper gastrointestinal system (UGI series) for suspected peptic ulcer disease. Which is the priority nursing intervention?

Which of these body systems regulate acid-base balance within the body?

Insert the correct responses. Do not round doses. Include appropriate labeling with each numerical answer. Examples of appropriate labeling of numerical answers are tablets, capsules, mg/dose, mg/day, mL, mL/h, kg, gtt/min, and units.A health care provider orders 500 mL of D50.45% NS to infuse at 50 mL/h. The tubing drop factor is 60 gtt/mL. Calculate the rate in drops per minute. ________ gtts/min

The three pathological factors that are associated with the formation of a thrombus are know as what?

Which form of peripheral vascular disease is characterized by thickening loss of elasticity, and calcification of arterial walls?