A 150-lb man is to receive a medication based on milligrams/kilograms. He is to receive 1 mg/kg. What dosage should the nurse administer?
a. 50 mg
b. 68 mg
c. 75 mg
d. 80 mg
Question 2The nurse is alert for a serious condition called ___________ that results from pathogens being introduced into the blood stream.
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Question 3Atropine 0.4 mg is to be given. Ampule is labeled gr 1/150/mL. What dose should the nurse administer?
a. 1.5 mL
b. 0.25 mL
c. 0.5 mL
d. 1 mL
Question 4The appliance that connects to an IV drip and delivers a continuous irrigation to the eye is known as a ________ _________ _________.
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Question 5Lanoxin 0.125 mg is to be given. The nurse converts the dose to how many grams?
a. 1.250 g
b. 1250 g
c. 0.000125 g
d. 0.00125 g
Question 6Hot moist compresses have which positive effect(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Improvement of circulation
b. Relief of edema
c. Consolidation of exudates
d. Enhancement of scabbing
e. Relief of pain
Question 7When irrigating an ear, the nurse should perform which intervention(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Heat the water to 115 F
b. Pull the auricle back firmly and hold it
c. Place the tip of the syringe loosely in the ear canal
d. Introduce fluid with a slow, gentle irrigation
e. Use a stronger flow if a foreign body is present
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