The nurse is administering an IV solution that contains potassium chloride to a patient in the critical care unit who has a severely decreased serum potassium level. Which action(s) by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.) a )Administer the potassium by slow IV bolus.b )Administer the potassium at a rate no faster than 20 mEq/hr.c) Monitor the patient’s cardiac rhythm with a heart monitor.d) Use an infusion pump for the administration of IV potassium chloride

A Class III antiarrhythmic blocks _______________ channels. A) Potassium B) Calcium C) Sodium D) Beta When would a loop diuretic be contraindicated?  A) Hypotension B) Excessive urination C) Tachycardia D) Hypercalcemia  For which of the following would an antiplatelet medication be indicated? A) Excessive hemorrhage B) Hypertension C) Myocardial Infarction D) Congestive Heart Failure  Which of the following is a contraindication to anticoagulant administration?  A) Ischemic stroke B) Myocardial infarction C) Atrial Fibrillation D) Hemorrhage  A Class I antiarrhythmic blocks _____________ channels. A) Iodine B) Potassium C) Sodium D) Calcium

1.Diuretics, beta blockers, and ___ are just a few of the several drug classes that are frequently used to treat hypertension.A) Calcium Channel BlockersB) NitratesC) ACE InhibitorsD) All of the above

Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor closely in a patient receiving intravenous heparin therapy? a) Prothrombin time (PT) b) Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) c) International normalized ratio (INR) d) Platelet count

These are benefits of home infusion services, except: A) Patients have more independence B) Better monitoring of therapy C) Improved quality of life D) Lower costs

A 42-year-old man is diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). He is scheduled for an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Which pre-transplant assessment is the HIGHEST priority for the nurse? a) Assessing emotional readiness for the transplant b) Verifying donor-recipient human leukocyte antigen (HLA) compatibility c) Performing a comprehensive dental evaluation d) Obtaining baseline pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

Which of the following findings is the best indication that fluid replacement for a client with hypovolemic shock is adequate? Question 9 options: a)  Respiratory rate of 24 breaths/minute b)  Urine output greater than 30 ml/hr c)  Diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mmHg d)  Systolic blood pressure less than 100 mmHg

EDTA is the anticoagulant present in the capillary tubes. A) True B False

Pick all the correct answers that help diagnose a myocardial infarction. A) electrocardiogram B) blood glucose level C) symptoms including chest pain, sweating, and sometimes nausea D) blood test measuring cardiac markers in the blood (Creatine kinase MB, troponins, etc).

A patient with a history of hypertension is prescribed enalapril. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect of this medication? a) Hyperkalemia b) Hypertension c) Hypoglycemia d) Dry cough.