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A nurse is preparing to give an infusion of acetaminophen (Ofirmev – this infusion typically is given over a 15 minute time period). The pharmacy delivers a bag containing 50 mL of normal saline and the Ofirmev. At what rate does the nurse set the IV pump to deliver this dose? (Record your answer using a whole number.) ____ mL/hr

A student nurse learns that there are possible  physical consequences to unrelieved pain. Which of the follwoing are possible consequences? (Select all that apply.)

These are all positive for H2S, EXCEPT?

A nurse is providing a community education on early detection of cancer using the “CAUTION “ acronym.  Which statemnt by a participant indicates a correct understanding of apossible early warning sign of cancer?

The story of ‘Typhoid Mary’ shows how food handlers could be asymptomatic carriers of which bacteria?

This NLF gram-negative bacilli  was inoculated to a TSI tube and gave the following reactions: alkaline slant/acid butt, H2S positive, Gas positive This organism is most likely:

This stool culture shows growth of a Non-lactose fermenter on MAC. The gram stain shows short, plump gram-negative rods with bipolar staining resembling ‘safety pins’.  Which organism is this Most likely?

A medical technologist is working on a stool culture from a patient with severe, bloody diarrhea.  She wants to set up biochemicals to differentiate Shigella and E.coli.  Which of the following tests would be the most appropriate?

The HCP prescribes a medication dose that seems unusually high for the client’s age and condition. Which action by the LPN best demonstrates accountability?

A LPN is working with a team to improve documentation efficiency on the unit. Which action by the LPN demonstrates good leadership?