what do you screen for on a newborn baby? (correct answers)hypothyroidism
check T4 level (decreased)
what would the potassium level be in a pt with diabetes insipidus? (correct answers)hypokalemia
what is an expected side effect of Solu-Medrol? (correct answers)bleeding, bruising
what does Pilocarpine treat? (correct answers)glaucoma
antidote is atropine sulfate
may get a dry mouth
TPN (correct answers)central venous catheter
check for cloudiness
refrigerate- warm before administration
monitor electrolytes everyday
monitor for hyperglycemia and infection
change tubing with each new bag
nothing else goes through this line
what drug would you give is extravasation has occurred? (correct answers)phentolamine (Regitine)- it's
a vasodilator and will increase blood flow to the area to prevent necrosis
what diet would be chosen for a pt with CKD? (correct answers)bread & cream of wheat
FIRST action for late decels? (correct answers)give O2
what do you give a premature infant with RDS? (correct answers)surfactant
betamethasone (Celestone) stimulates surfactant production in alveolar space causing less tension
when infant breaths- given IM to mother in preterm labor
FIRST action for a newborn choking? (correct answers)aspirate
what would you teach a client about getting pregnant who just received a Rubella vaccine? (correct
answers)don't get pregnant for 3 months
, pt receiving a blood transfusion develops fluid volume excess and dyspnea, what do you do? (correct
answers)increase O2
a pt returns from TURP surgery, what can the RN delegate? (correct answers)weigh daily
I&O's- subtract irrigate from output
kegal exercises for temporary incontinence
what can be delegated to a nursing assistant or UAP? (correct answers)can discontinue suction, but
cannot turn back on
grooming & hygiene
feeding
VS
ROM
I&O's
obtain clean urine specimen
transport client
transfer from bed to chair; help with bed to stretcher
help with turning and repositioning
ambulate
what can be delegated to a LPN? (correct answers)PO meds and injections
routine data collection, dressing change, catheter insertion, suctioning
reinforce teaching; basic, simple teaching (turn, cough, deep breath)
assist HCP in procedures when RN is unavailable (NGT insertion)
can perform specific tasks in unstable situations
what can the RN not delegate? (correct answers)assessment, diagnose, analyze, plan, evaluate, teach,
monitor
receive and give report
triage
invasive lines