questions
1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms?: 1200 mcg
2. What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage
renal disease on hemodialysis: BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
3. dietary teaching for a patient with chronic renal failure should include
choices that are:: Low potassium, low protein, moderate fat
4. Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt ( JP) drain in place. How do
you ensure effective drain function?: Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to
establish suction
5. Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon
during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the
MOST appropri- ate action?: Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then
reinflate the balloon
6. What are the most common causes of acute onset pancreatitis?:
Alcoholism and gallstones
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, 7. What medication is contraindicated In a patient with A hemorrhagic
CVA?: he- parin
8. Your patient appears dusky colored and you cannot palpate a
pulse. What is the 1st thing you should do?: Initiate a code per facility protocol
and begin CPR
9. A patient with diabetes who is receiving peritoneal dialysis Is at
risk for which of the following?: hyperglycemia
10. Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a
blood transfusion for religious reason. What is an appropriate response?:
Respect his wishes and notify the provider
11. Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet
do you expect to be ordered for the patient?: broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
clear liquids
12. You were hired to work the medical unit and when you
arrive at work the charge nurse has assigned you to the post-
surgical unit since they are understaffed. Which is the MOST
appropriate action?: Report to the post-surgical unit.
13. What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole
(Protonix) used for?-
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