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Introduction to Nursing 203 Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
When can chest physiotherapy be performed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: One hour after meals. Performing chest physiotherapy after meals helps prevent potential issues like reflux or vomiting during treatment. Waiting one hour allows for digestion to begin, reducing the risk of regurgitation. Performing chest physiotherapy immediately before meals (A) may cause discomfort or interfere with eating. During meals (C) is not ideal as it can disrupt the eating process. Before bedtime (D) may lead to discomfort while lying down and could affect sleep. Thus, the best timing for chest physiotherapy is one hour after meals to ensure effectiveness and patient comfort.
Question 2 of 5
You have read from the chart that a blood transfusion was prescribed to Gella, a patient with aplastic anemia. Which of the following actions should you do FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Look for signed informed consent. This is the first step because before any medical procedure, including blood transfusion, it is essential to ensure that the patient has given informed consent. This protects the patient's autonomy and ensures they are aware of the risks and benefits. Checking patient vital signs (A) can be done after obtaining consent. Ordering blood (B) and obtaining administration tubing (C) are important but should come after confirming consent.
Question 3 of 5
When preparing the epinephrine injection from an ampule, Nurse Andrae initially:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because tapping the ampule at the top helps ensure that all the medication flows to the base, making it easier to withdraw the correct dose. Tapping prevents medication from getting stuck at the top. Checking the expiration date (B) is important but not the initial step. Removing the needle cap and expelling air (C) is done after drawing up the medication. Breaking the ampule neck (D) is the final step after ensuring the medication is properly prepared.
Question 4 of 5
A physician’s order reads Potassium chloride (KCl) 30mEq to be added to 1L ml normal saline and to be given over 10-hour period. The available potassium chloride is 40mEq per 20ml. Nurse Corazon should prepare how many milliliters of Potassium Chloride to administer the correct dose of medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To calculate the correct amount of Potassium Chloride needed, we first find the total amount needed in 1L of normal saline: 30mEq. Then, we determine the concentration of KCl solution: 40mEq in 20ml. Next, we set up a proportion to find how many milliliters of KCl are needed to provide 30mEq. By cross-multiplying and solving, we find that 15ml of KCl is required. Therefore, choice A (15ml) is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not match the calculated amount needed based on the given information.
Question 5 of 5
A pediatrician’s prescription reads “ampicillin sodium 125 mg IV every 6 hours.” The medication label reads “when reconstituted with 7.4 mL of bacteriostatic water, the final concentration is 1 g/7.4 mL.” The nurse prepares to draw up how many milliliters to administer 1 dose?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D (0.925 mL). To calculate the volume needed for 125 mg of ampicillin sodium at a concentration of 1 g/7.4 mL, we use the formula: Volume = (Desired dose * Volume of final concentration) / Concentration of final solution. Substituting the values gives Volume = (125 mg * 7.4 mL) / 1 g = 925 mg / 1000 mg = 0.925 mL. Therefore, the nurse should draw up 0.925 mL to administer one dose. Choice A (1.1 mL) is incorrect as it is not the correct calculation based on the given data. Choice B (0.54 mL) is incorrect as it does not match the calculated volume needed for the desired dose. Choice C (7.425 mL) is incorrect as it miscalculates the volume needed and does not align with the correct answer.