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NUR 172 quiz 2 Questions And Answersa clot in the phlebitis Correct Answers thrombophlebitis
A device controls the flow of a solution with manual
manipulation of the valve Correct Answers Stopcock
A nurse is reviewing interventions/orders for a patient with
sepsis. Which statement indicates the nurse needs more review?
Correct Answers Monitor blood pressure, but do not be
concerned if it is less than 95 systolic, this is common."
A nurse is teaching another nurse about the drug lorazepam
(ativan). The nurse will include which information? Select all
that apply. Correct Answers It can be used for Status
Epilepticus (intractable seizures).//It is part of the CIWA
protocol. (Alcohol withdrawal.)//It can be used for sedation for
procedures.//•
It may be given orally for anxiety disorders.
A patient is allergic to the antiseptic, chlorhexidine. Which
antiseptic should the nurse use to cleanse the patient's CVC
(central venous catheter) insertion site? Correct Answers
Povidone-iodine
A patient is taking lorazepam (ativan) orally twice a day. Which
of the following side effects is the nurse most concerned about?
Correct Answers The blood pressure is 84/52.
, A patient is taking warfarin (coumadin) 4mg po daily and an
INR drawn today is 1.8 Which physician order concerns the
nurse? Correct Answers Give warfarin 5 mg po today.
A patient takes warfarin (coumadin) daily.; the nurse is notifying
the physician that the patient's INR today is 9. The nurse expects
the physician to order which drug to counteract the effects of
warfarin (the antidote)? Correct Answers Vitamin K
A patient with a history of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) had to
have surgery to repair his fractured hip and the patient was
started on heparin 5000 units subcutaneous every 12 hours. The
PTT before heparin therapy was 25 seconds. 48 hours later, the
nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of the medication and
knows the med is working as intended by which of the
following? Correct Answers No pain, redness, warmth or
swelling in lower extremities.
A student nurse is reviewing IV tubing and IV piggybacks; she
needs more education when she makes which of the following
statements? Correct Answers Secondary intermittent tubings
are changed every 48 hours."
An Elastomeric pump has been ordered for a patient and a nurse
is reviewing this pump with a new nurse. The new nurse needs
more education when he makes which statement? Correct
Answers It should not be used to administer antibiotics.
An LPN in Ohio is reviewing his scope of practice, including
who can direct his care. Which person may direct the LPN's
care? Select all that apply. Correct Answers A pediatric nurse
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