We are running a phenobarbital level on Mary Garcia. She has…
We are running a phenobarbital level on Mary Garcia. She has a history of seizures and arrives unconscious at the ED. The instrument reported a result of >135 mg/dL. A dilution should be performed in order to get a result that is within the reportable range. What dilution will you perform?
Read DetailsA 6-year-old child has a cast applied for a fractured radius…
A 6-year-old child has a cast applied for a fractured radius. The nurse completes an orthopedic assessment on this child. Which of the following symptoms requires immediate attention and should be reported to the health care provider?
Read DetailsA parent wants to know why their child needs the Mumps vacci…
A parent wants to know why their child needs the Mumps vaccine. Per the parent, Mumps is uncommon in their area and from what he has heard resolves on it’s own without medication. As the nurse you educate the parent on the following known complications of mumps:
Read DetailsCalculate the following for a set of Level 1 glucose values…
Calculate the following for a set of Level 1 glucose values being evaluated: 55, 56, 62, 51, 66, 56, 56, 60 Mean: _____[I1]________ Whole number please SD: _______[I2]_______ One decimal point please %CV: ______[I3]_______ One decimal point please Mode: ______[I4]________ Whole number please =/- 2 SD range ____[I5]_____ One decimal point please
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