The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is providing instructions on testicular self-examination. Which statements does the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)
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A doctor orders 750 mg of Amoxicillin for a patient. The pha…
A doctor orders 750 mg of Amoxicillin for a patient. The pharmacy supplies Amoxicillin tablets with a strength of 250 mg per tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number)
A doctor orders an IV infusion of 1,000 mL of normal saline…
A doctor orders an IV infusion of 1,000 mL of normal saline to be administered over 8 hours. The IV set delivers 15 drops/mL. How many drops per minute should the IV be set to deliver? (Round to the nearest whole number)
After reviewing data, the nurse suspects that a young female…
After reviewing data, the nurse suspects that a young female patient is experiencing manifestations of toxic shock syndrome. Which findings does the nurse use to make this decision? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse is participating in the care of a male patient in…
The nurse is participating in the care of a male patient in the emergency department for a severe episode of hypotension. The patient takes sildenafil for erectile dysfunction. Medical history indicates management of hypertension and diabetes. Which information does the nurse provide related to meeting this patient’s needs?
A male patient reports that he is uncircumcised and has been…
A male patient reports that he is uncircumcised and has been having a problem retracting his foreskin for several months. The penis now looks reddened with a noticeable discharge. Which is the most likely reason the patient has delayed reporting the condition?
A young adult patient has been diagnosed with acute epididym…
A young adult patient has been diagnosed with acute epididymitis. The HCP has prescribed bedrest, elevation of the scrotum on ice packs, and antibiotics. Which complication is a concern?
The nurse is told by a patient during a physical examination…
The nurse is told by a patient during a physical examination that he has a curved penis during erection. Which term does the nurse use to document this finding?
The nurse reviews orders from the HCP for a patient recoveri…
The nurse reviews orders from the HCP for a patient recovering from a TURP. The patient is prescribed continuous bladder irrigation, antispasmodic medication, and IV antibiotics every 6 hours. Which potential complications are these orders specifically addressing? (Select all that apply.)
Select all radiologic findings of Pulmonary Emphysema I. Enl…
Select all radiologic findings of Pulmonary Emphysema I. Enlargement of right ventricles II. Hypertransluceny III. Normal diaphragm IV. Flatten hemi-diaphragm