Q1. A patient's IV with norepinephrine (Levophed) infusing is red, swollen, and the IV pump is alarming. A nurse should anticipate
A.administering phentolamine (Regitine).
B. providing a warm compress.
C. lowering the extremity below heart level.
D. removing the IV immediately.
Correct Answer: A
Q2. Laboratory values diagnostic for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) include
A.decreases in PT and thrombin time.
B. increases in PT, PTT, and FSP (FDP).
C. increases in platelet count and fibrinogen.
D. decreases in platelet count, thrombin time, and FSP (FDP).
Correct Answer: B
Q3. A nurse is caring for a patient who had a gastric bypass procedure 2 days ago. A physician has ordered a gastric tube to be placed due to increased abdominal distention. The nurse realizes that this procedure will most likely need to be done
A.under fluoroscopy.
B. by two nurses.
C. using ultrasound.
D. with a guide wire.
Correct Answer: A
Q4. A patient is intubated, is unable to follow simple commands, and has no history of alcohol abuse. The patient has become increasingly disoriented and confused over the past 24 hours. After assessment and treatment of pain, the best medication intervention for management is
A.lorazepam (Ativan).
B. cisatracurium (Nimbex).
C. midazolam (Versed).
D. dexmedetomidine (Precedex).
Correct Answer: D
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