Which of the following complications can occur if a clotted cannula is aggressively flushed?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: If a clotted cannula is aggressively flushed, there is a risk that the clot may break apart and enter the circulation. This can lead to serious complications such as embolism, where the clot travels through the blood vessels and blocks blood flow to vital organs. It is important to handle clotted cannulas with care to prevent such complications from occurring.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: In stable asthmatic patients, additional interventions like systemic steroids or increased beta-agonist doses are not always necessary unless there are signs of exacerbation.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Infants born to mothers with diabetes, especially uncontrolled diabetes, are at risk for hypoglycemia due to exposure to high glucose levels in utero. The infant's pancreas may have been producing high levels of insulin in response to the mother's high blood glucose levels, leading to hypoglycemia after birth. Additionally, these infants are typically smaller for gestational age (SGA) due to the effects of high blood sugar levels on fetal growth. Therefore, the nurse should expect the newborn of a mother with diabetes to exhibit signs of hypoglycemia and be small for gestational age.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct way to prepare a suspension before administration is by shaking it so that all the drug particles are dispersed uniformly. Suspending agent particles settle over time, creating a layer of liquid at the top and a layer of solid at the bottom. By shaking the suspension, the nurse ensures that the drug particles are fully mixed and distributed evenly throughout the liquid. This step is crucial to ensure that the patient receives the correct dosage of the medication with each administration. Diluting the suspension with normal saline or dextrose solutions or crushing remaining particles with a mortar and pestle are not recommended methods for preparing a suspension before administration.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: In stable asthmatic patients, additional interventions like systemic steroids or increased beta-agonist doses are not always necessary unless there are signs of exacerbation.