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40. The nurse is checking post-op prescriptions and planning care for a 110lb pediatric patient after undergoing surgery to treat scoliosis. The doctor has prescribed morphine sulfate, 8mg SQ every 4 hours PRN for pain. The pediatric medication reference states that the safe dose is 0.1 to 0.2mg/kg/dose every 4 hours. From this information, what does the nurse determine about the prescription?

29.   The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has a fractured hip and is placed in Buck’s (boot) traction while awaiting surgery. What is the desired outcome for placing the patient in Buck’s traction?  Select all that apply.

36. The nurse is caring for a client on a long-term care (LTC) unit.  The client must be log rolled.  Which of the following will occur? 

11.  A patient has an open reduction of a radial fracture and is casted. Several hours after the operation, the patient reports a throbbing pain in the arm. What nursing action is essential for the nurse to take first?

25. The nurse turns the client to a lateral position. Which of the following must the nurse perform prior to leaving the room?

28. The client with total knee arthroplasty is ordered to have a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine. Which of the following education guidelines will the nurse provide the patient regarding the use of the CPM machine? 

42. The nurse is performing discharge teaching to a parent whose child has had a long arm plaster cast applied.  The nurse will explain that the cast may take _________ amount of time to dry.

10. The nurse has received report on four clients. Which of the following should the nurse see first?

39.  Match the following stages of pressure ulcers with the description.

46. The nurse is caring for a patient with contractures to the LE and right hand.  Which of the following nursing problems and goals will the nurse document related to this finding?