Question 1 See full question
When positioned properly, the tip of a central venous catheter should lie in the:
You Selected:
•superior vena cava.
Correct response:
•superior vena cava.
Explanation:
When po
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Question 1 See full question
When positioned properly, the tip of a central venous catheter should lie in the:
You Selected:
•superior vena cava.
Correct response:
•superior vena cava.
Explanation:
When positioned correctly, the tip of a central venous catheter lies in the superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, or right atrium — that is, in the central venous circulation.
Blood flows unimpeded around the tip, allowing the rapid infusion of large amounts of fluid directly into circulation. The basilic, jugular, and subclavian veins are common insertion sites for central venous catheters.
Remediation:
Question 2 See full question
While the nurse is caring for a neonate at 32 weeks' gestation in an isolette with continuous oxygen administration, the neonate's mother asks why the neonate's oxygen is humidified. The nurse should tell the mother?
You Selected:
•"The humidity promotes expansion of the neonate's immature lungs."
Correct response:
•"Oxygen is drying to the mucous membranes unless it is humidified."
Explanation:
Oxygen should be humidified before administration to help prevent drying of the mucous membranes in the respiratory tract. Drying impedes the normal functioning of cilia in the respiratory tract and predisposes to mucous membrane irritation. Humidification of oxygen does not promote expansion of the immature lungs. Expansion is promoted by placing the infant in a prone position or providing the preterm infant with surfactant medication. Humidified oxygen does not prevent viral or bacterial pneumonia. In fact, in some nurseries, Staphylococcus aureus has been detected in moist environments and on the hands and nails of staff members, predisposing the neonate to pneumonia.
Humidified oxygen does not improve blood circulation in the cardiac system.
Remediation:
Question 3 See full question
A client receives an IV dose of gentamicin sulfate. How long after the completion of the dose should the peak serum concentration level be measured?
You Selected:
•30 minutes
Correct response:
•30 minutes
Explanation:
Remediation:
Question 4 See full question
On the second day following an abdominal hysterectomy, a client reports she has had three brown, loose stools in moderate amount. The morning medications include an order for 100 mg of docusate sodium daily or as needed. What should the nurse
do next?
You Selected:
•Withhold the medication, and document the client’s report of loose stools.
Correct response:
•Withhold the medication, and document the client’s report of loose stools.
Explanation:
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Question 5 See full question
In teaching a client with tuberculosis about self-care at home, which directive has the highest priority?
You Selected:
•Take medications as prescribed.
Correct response:
•Take medications as prescribed.
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