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When should cardiac pacing be administered to a patient with symptomatic bradycardia with a pulse?
AFTER CPR
How many miiligrams of a drug would be administered to an 8 kg patient if formulary states dosage of 2.5 mg per kg?
The dosage of 2.5 mg per kg multiplied by the weight of the patient (8 kg) would equal 20 mg that should be administered to the patient.
During a colonoscopy the patient should be placed in the Sim's position?
right
Which position the patient should be after a craniotomy to relieve subdural hematoma?
semi-flower's
What if your patient has a history of severe anaphylaxis and carries several auto-injectors If you have administered one of the auto-injectors but the patient's condition continues to worsen Which of?
If you have administered one of the auto-injectors but the patient's condition continues to worsen, give additional preloaded auto-injectable epinephrine. This is should be done every 5-10 minutes as required up to 3 doses.
What position should a patient never be in when having blood drawn?
Sitting or lying down
When someone is acidosis what hormone drug should be administered?
Insulin should be administered!!
When administering a tap water enema which position should the patient be in?
The patient should be lying on their left side with their right knee bent towards their chest. This position helps the water flow towards the descending colon, making the enema more effective.
What position should a dyspneic client be in?
The preferred position of comfort for most patients with respiratory distress is the Fowler's position (sitting up). A prone, supine, or lateral recumbent position would make it more difficult for the patient to breathe.
Should smoking be allowed in a patient room who uses a nasal cannula?
NO. Smoking or any open flame in an area where oxygen is being administered is a major fire hazard.
If your patient suddenly feels lightheaded and has a pale face, but is breathing fine you should?
Place them in the trendelburg position
When giving a subcutaneous injection to an obese patient the nurse should give the injection at what angle?
A 90 degree angle is recommended but for obese patient the critical factor is for the Sc to be administered ti the fatty tissue and not the muscle of just under the epidermis.
