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 A 52 year old male patient complains of a progressive onset of substernal pressure radiating to the jaw and left shoulder.  The patient is cool and pale and presents with a BP of 110/76, HR 64, and RR 18 with the following 12-Lead ECG.  The next most appropriate intervention is:

Which of the following interpretations is accurate of the following 12-Lead ECG?

The medication diazepam can be indicated in a number of patient situations, including: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

A nurse is caring for a child who has been physically abused by a family member. Which of the following statements should the nurse to say to the child?

The best example  of a medication from this list that improves myocardial contractility in shock conditions is:

A client is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, pale clammy skin, and a BP of 90/70. Of the following orders. which intervention should the nurse implement FIRST?

A nurse is assessing a patient 8 hours after surgery. Note the BP record below. After determining the other vital signs are in normal range, what would the nurse do first?  Pre-op BP 124/82 Admit to PACU (recovery) 110/80 Currently 95/72

While assessing an older adult client admitted 2 days ago with a fractured femur, the nurse notes that the client is confused, tachypneic, and restless. Which is the nurse’s first action?

The healthcare provider has an order to administer ibuprofen lysine IV to an infant with Patent Ductus Arteriosus who weighs 1400 grams. The dose is 10 mg/kg. How many mg will be administered? Remember to label.

The health care provider prescribes vancomycin 200 mg per dose to be given by intravenous piggyback (IVPB) every 12 hours for a child with cancer. The pharmacy sends the medication to the unit in a 240 ml bag with directions to run the medication over 90 minutes. How many milliliters per hour will the nurse set the intravenous pump at to run the medication over 90 minutes? Fill in the blank and record your answer in a whole number ml/hr.