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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client started on Phenazopyridine (Pyridium). Which of the following indicates this medication is effective?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Phenazopyridine relieves urinary pain and spasms, so reduced bladder pain/spasms indicates effectiveness.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse needs to infuse three 1L bags over 12 hours. At what rate should the nurse program the pump to run in millilitres per hour?(Round to the nearest whole number.)

Correct Answer: 250 mL/h

Rationale:
Total volume = 3 × 1000 mL = 3000 mL; 3000 mL ÷ 12 hours = 250 mL/h, the infusion rate.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism and has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1.5-2.5mg/kg subcutaneous. The client weighs 245 lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer for the low range of the dosage range?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

Correct Answer: 165 mg

Rationale: 245 lb × 0.45 ≈ 110.25 kg; 110.25 kg × 1.5 mg/kg = 165.375 mg, rounded to 165 mg.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is to administer a 500ml bolus of normal saline to a patient over 1 hour?

Correct Answer: 500 mL/hr

Rationale: 500 mL ÷ 1 hour = 500 mL/hr, the rate for the bolus.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to prevent the development of skin breakdown?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Moisture barrier ointment protects skin from incontinence-related moisture, preventing breakdown.

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