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A child weighing 44 lbs is prescribed Amoxicillin 20 mg/kg/day in two divided doses. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number.) [BLANK-1]

A provider orders “25,000 units heparin in 250 mL D5W” that is scheduled for 9:00am. A nurse is giving the IV heparin, a high-risk medication. What is the most appropriate action the nurse should take?

Patient Name: Thomas ReedAge: 70Reason for Admission: Postoperative care for the repair of a hip fracture following a fall.Lab Results:WBC: 10,500/µL (elevated)Hemoglobin: 12.0 g/dLPlatelets: 200,000/µLClinical Notes:The client is recovering in the postoperative unit.No signs of infection at the surgical site, but the WBC is slightly elevated.Question: What is the most important action the nurse can implement to prevent postoperative infection for this client?

A new graduate nurse, who is undergoing training with several experienced nurses, notices one nurse uses ounces, another uses cups, and a third nurse uses milliliters (mL) in a client’s chart for intake and output (I&O). The graduate nurse seeks guidance from the nurse educator on how to properly document intake and output in the client’s chart. What would be the best response from the nurse educator?

A nurse is preparing a sterile field for insertion of a central venous catheter. The nurse manager is observing for breaches in sterile technique. Which actions by the nurse would be considered a breach of sterile technique? Select all that apply.

A patient is prescribed Acetaminophen 975 mg PO every 6 hours as needed. The pharmacy provides 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? [BLANK-1]

A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change for a postoperative client. The nurse opens the sterile package but becomes distracted and notices that the package has been exposed to air for several minutes. Which action should the nurse take next?

A nurse educator is instructing a new nurse on administering a subcutaneous insulin dose to a thin adult. Which method should the nurse educator emphasize as the safest and most effective technique?

A nurse educator is teaching a graduate nurse about promoting medical asepsis in a hospital setting. Which of the following actions demonstrate a proper understanding of medical asepsis and are most appropriate? Select all that apply

A nurse is preparing to change a postoperative abdominal dressing using surgical asepsis. After setting up the sterile field and donning sterile gloves, the client suddenly coughs and turns his head toward the wound site. What is the nurse’s best action?