A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia has had no urine output for 8 hours. The patient has suprapubic distention and discomfort, and the serum creatinine is rising. What does the nurse do first?

A trauma patient has received 10 units of packed RBCs in 2 hours. The patient now has tingling around the mouth and muscle twitching, and the monitor shows a prolonged QT interval. Which complication does the nurse suspect?

A patient weighing 80 kg has deep full-thickness flame burns over 40% of the total body surface area, including both legs. Six hours after admission, the urine is dark reddish-brown, and the creatine kinase (CK) is 48,000 units/L (normal range: 30-200 units/L). Which provider order does the nurse anticipate?

A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is being placed on mechanical ventilation. Which ventilator strategy does the nurse anticipate?

A patient has a stab wound to the right chest, and air can be heard moving through the wound with each breath. What is the nurse’s immediate intervention?

A patient with full-thickness burns over 30% of the body, including the entire anterior and posterior chest, was intubated for inhalation injury. Twelve hours after admission, which finding requires the nurse’s immediate action?

A patient is admitted with a gastrointestinal bleed. Which finding is the earliest indication that the patient is developing shock?

A patient in the emergency department is suspected of having sepsis. Which prescribed action does the nurse complete first?

A PTA reviews the strength assessment of a patient with a spinal cord injury. The patient demonstrates hip flexion of 4/5, knee extension of 3+/5, and ankle dorsiflexion of 0/5 bilaterally.  The patient demonstrates ambulation ability with the use of crutches and KAFO.Which spinal cord motor level is MOST closely associated with the patient’s preserved knee extension?

Chris was hired to work with the engineering team because he had the experience and skills that were unique to their project. What form of power does Chris have?