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6530 questions found
B.
Elevate head of bed to 30-45 degrees, check tube placement before feeding, and administer prokinetics if ordered
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C.
Do not check placement
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D.
Administer feed immediately after insertion
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Insufficient dobutamine dose
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B.
Dobutamine-induced tachycardia and myocardial ischemia, requiring physician notification and possible dose adjustment
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A.
Increase the blood flow rate
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B.
Apply direct pressure to the site, notify physician, and assess coagulation status
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C.
Administer more fluid
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D.
Stop CRRT without orders
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B.
Initiate CPR immediately and administer epinephrine as ordered
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C.
Synchronized cardioversion
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B.
Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) with brainstem compression
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A.
Warm the blood in a microwave
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B.
Verify patient identity and blood product according to hospital policy with a second licensed professional
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C.
Administer without consent
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D.
Infuse rapidly without monitoring
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A.
Patient is recovering
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B.
High risk of barotrauma and lung injury
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C.
Low risk of lung injury
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D.
Patient is hyperventilating
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A.
Continue the infusion
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B.
Stop the antibiotic infusion immediately, assess airway/breathing, and prepare to administer epinephrine/antihistamines
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C.
Slow down the infusion rate
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D.
Administer a diuretic
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A.
Administer more benzodiazepines
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B.
Administration of a loading dose of fosphenytoin or levetiracetam
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C.
Administer a diuretic
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D.
Administer an opioid
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A.
Leave it on the floor
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B.
Re-level the transducer to the phlebostatic axis and re-zero the system
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D.
Calibrate the monitor
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B.
Pancreatic necrosis and potential for multi-organ failure
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D.
Urinary tract infection
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A.
Apply a warm compress
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B.
Apply sterile pressure dressing, reinforce, and notify physician
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C.
Administer an anti-coagulant
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A.
Continue fluid resuscitation
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B.
Assess for fluid overload/pulmonary edema, notify physician, and consider decreasing fluid rate or administering diuretic
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C.
Administer more vasopressors
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D.
Increase oxygen flow rate
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A.
Improved tissue oxygenation
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B.
Increased oxygen demand or decreased oxygen delivery (e.g., hypoxemia, low cardiac output, anemia)
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C.
Decreased metabolic rate
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B.
Pulmonary embolism or pneumothorax
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C.
Myocardial infarction
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D.
Deep vein thrombosis
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A.
Administer activated charcoal
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B.
Administer naloxone (Narcan) IV push
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C.
Administer a diuretic
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D.
Administer an antidepressant
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A.
Immediately apply restraints
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B.
Assess the cause of agitation (e.g., pain, hypoxemia, delirium), and consider sedation or analgesia as ordered
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C.
Leave the patient unattended
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D.
Increase the ventilator settings
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A.
Normal neurological function
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B.
Severe brainstem compression and imminent herniation
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A.
Discontinuation of norepinephrine
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B.
Addition of a second vasopressor (e.g., vasopressin) or hydrocortisone
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C.
Increase the patient's fluid intake significantly
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D.
Administer a diuretic
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