Question

21. A patient who is NPO for schedule surgery has been on Long-term oral steroid therapy and should receive a dose of prednisone 10mg by mouth at 0600, which action should the nurse take? notify the registered nurse Ask why the patient is taking steroids therapy give the oral steroid with small sip of water contact the pharmacy to obtain an intravenous (IV) equivalent dose O 0 22. During an electrocardiogram, the patient should anticipate that: Chest pain may occur The electrode sites will be cleaned with alcohol Talking and moving around will be allowed The electrodes are attached with ties or rubber straps 0 0 24. When performing a venipuncture the nurse should inject the needle at 45° angle select a vein that is rigid and cordlike and that rolls when palpated perform the needle insertion immediately after cleansing the skin with alcohol o Play is the thumb of the nondominant hand about 1 inch below the site and pull the skin Taut 25. Which of the following would contribute to a clients Weight gain. select all that apply 0 Hypothyroidism hyperthyroidism diabetes mellitus Cushing's disease low levels of serotonin 0 26. The nurse is caring for a confused patient with an IV catheter. the patient habitually tags of the IV tubing with his left hand and has almost dislodged it. what is the least amount of restraint that will still maintain the patient safety? Safety 'mitts' for both hands. 2 -point restraints on the arms only 0 Safety 'mitt for the left-hand 0 4-point strains for maximum safety 0 35. The charge nurse is making assignments and Assigns the LPN to A patient who had chest tube inserted three hours ago, which of the following is correct? the LPN will require assistance from the RN for administering the medication by mouth the charge nurse of the unit should be notified this is Correct delegation This patient should be assigned to the RN 0

Answer 1

21.C.oral tablet can be given with sips of water priorto surgery if the orger is given by doctor.

22.B.sites will be cleaned to prevent infection.

24.B.after cleaning the site with anti septic solution ,needle should be inserted to prevent contamination and transferring of infection through vein site.

25.A and .weight gain is a symptom in hypothyroidism and cushing syndrome(high cortisol)

26. A .safety restrains should be applied in both hand to tackle dislocation as patient is not conscious enough to take care of i.v line.

35.D.a registred nurse should take care of this patient ICD is connected just before 3 hours.patient need attention from q qualified person who know better about the post operative care of this client.