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A 4-week-old infant presents with projectile, non-bilious vomiting occurring after every feed. The infant remains hungry and continues to feed eagerly. On examination, you palpate an “olive-shaped” mass in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Which medication information would the nurse identify as a potential risk to a patient’s musculoskeletal system?

A patient’s care plan states he requires a hoyer lift for transfers. What technique should be used when using a hoyer lift?

The nurse is assessing a patient’s skin during an office visit. What part of the hand and technique would be used to best assess the patient’s skin temperature?

A patient comes to the clinic and states that he has noticed that his skin is redder than normal. The nurse understands that this condition is erythema. What is the likely cause?

The nurse is examining a patient’s lower leg and notices a draining ulceration. Which of these actions is most appropriate in this situation?

The order is for 3300 mL to infuse in 17 hours using a 10 gtt/mL set. Calculate the gtt/min to the nearest whole number.

An IV infusion of 500 mL to infuse over 8 hours was started at 10 a.m. At 12:30 p.m. there is 300 mL remaining. Recalculate the rate (to the nearest whole number) to complete the infusion on time using a 15 gtt/mL set.

An infusion of 2500 mL is started at 8:00 a.m. to run at 275 mL/hr. Calculate the infusion time and the completion time.

An IV of 750 mL was to infuse in 4 hours. After 1 hour 300 mL has infused. Recalculate the gtt/min rate to complete on time (to the nearest whole number). A 15 gtt/mL set is being used.