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Question 1 of 5

A client with Sinus tachycardia has been admitted into the telemetry unit. The nurse identifies the following as possible causes of sinus tachycardia. Select all that apply

Correct Answer: A,C,E

Rationale: Fever, albuterol (a beta-agonist), and dehydration can increase heart rate, causing sinus tachycardia, while lisinopril and sleeping typically do not.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is educating a patient with a newly placed pacemaker about a variety of complementary and alternative therapies. What type of therapy is contraindicated in patients with pacemakers?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Magnetic therapy can interfere with pacemaker function due to electromagnetic fields, making it contraindicated.

Question 3 of 5

A client has with Angina has been ordered to take sublingual NTG tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin (NTG) should be placed under the tongue while sitting or lying to enhance absorption and reduce risk of dizziness from vasodilation, taken at the onset of chest pain.

Question 4 of 5

As the registered nurse, which tasks below should you NOT delegate to the LPN?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Starting a blood transfusion involves initial assessment and monitoring for reactions, which cannot be delegated to an LPN; RNs must perform this task.

Question 5 of 5

A client with a complaint of dehydration has been admitted into the medical floor. Sodium chloride 1000 ml IV to infuse over 12 hrs has been ordered by the admitting Physician. How many ml/hr should you administer? (Round to the nearest whole number) ml/hr

Correct Answer: 83

Rationale:
To calculate the infusion rate: 1000 ml ÷ 12 hrs = 83.33 ml/hr, rounded to 83 ml/hr.

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