Critical Care Nursing Exam
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Course Introduction
Critical Care Nursing focuses on the specialized knowledge and skills required to care for patients with life-threatening conditions in intensive care settings. This course covers advanced assessment techniques, complex pathophysiology, and evidence-based interventions for managing critically ill individuals. Emphasis is placed on the use of advanced technology, multidisciplinary collaboration, rapid clinical decision-making, and ethical considerations in delivering high-quality care. Students will also explore the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, communication strategies, and end-of-life care issues within the critical care environment.
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Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses 15th Edition by Vallerand
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Chapter 1: Medication Errors: Improving Practices and Patient Safety
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Q1) While admitting a client with a history of osteoporosis,the nurse notes a physician's order reading,"Acetaminophen extra strength (500 mg),two tabs every 8 hr as needed for pain." Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?
A)Call the physician to question the total daily dose.
B)Call the pharmacy to verify that this is a safe dose.
C)Transcribe the order as written.
D)Schedule the pain medication TID to maximize pain control.
Answer: C
Q2) The nurse is providing care to a 9-year-old boy admitted with a broken tibia.The child takes Adderall XR 20 mg/day.The physician has prescribed Meperidine 25 mg IM every 4 hr as needed for pain.Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?
A)Give the Meperidine if the child complains of pain.
B)Hold the Meperidine and contact the physician.
C)Notify the charge nurse.
D)Hold the Adderall.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Detecting and Managing Adverse Drug Reactions
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Q1) A nurse working on the postpartum floor is checking orders and notes the following,"Methergine (methylergonovine)200 mcg po q 6 hr for 48 hr." Which of the following nursing interventions should be added to the patient's plan of care?
A)Assess respiratory rate and rhythm q 2 hr.
B)Monitor for signs of uterine atony or change in menstrual bleeding.
C)Instruct patient to wear a tight-fitting bra and avoid facing the water during shower.
D)Collect urine for protein dipstick every 4 hr.
Answer: B
Q2) At a follow-up appointment at the urologist's office,the nurse is gathering data on a patient who takes VESIcare (solifenacin)for an overactive bladder.Which of the following statements would be most concerning to the nurse?
A)I started taking an aerobics class twice a week.
B)I drink three cups of coffee each day.
C)I smoke a half pack of cigarettes a day.
D)A friend recommended St.John's wort and I've been taking that for a few weeks now.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Drug Monographs in Alphabetical Order by
Generic Name
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to start therapy with IV Dobutrex (dobutamine).The pre-mixed solution has 250 mg in 250 mL.The orders read 5 mcg/kg/min and the client weighs 165 pounds.At what rate,expressed in mL/hr,should the infusion be started? (Round to the nearest tenths place. )___________ mL/hr
Answer: 22.5
See Route/Dosage and Availability for dobutamine.Drug calculation involves converting client's weight to kg [165 divided by 2.2 = 75 kg] followed by calculation of the dose [5 mcg x 75 kg = 375 mcg/min] followed by dose conversion to mg [375 divided by 1,000 = 0.375 mg/min] followed by calculation for an hourly rate [0.375 x 60 = 22.5 mg/hr] since the solution has 1 mg/mL,the final conversion does not change the rate [22.5 x 1 = 22.5 mL/hr].
Q2) The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old patient receiving oral Moxatag (amoxicillin)25 mg/kg/day divided into two doses and distributed as 50 mg/mL oral suspension.The child weighs 33 pounds.How much medication (in mL)will this nurse pour/provide each dose?
Answer: 3.75 mL = 3.8 mL
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Chapter 4: Drugs Approved in Canada
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to provide Fleet Enema (phosphate/biphosphate).Prioritize the following steps in correct order for this procedure.
A.Gently squeeze until the bottle is empty.
B.Assist the client onto the left side with knees flexed.
C.Discontinue with resistance or abdominal cramping.
D.Insert pre-lubricated tip about 2 in.into the rectum
E.Perform hand hygiene and don clean gloves.
Q2) A client admitted with neutropenia would most likely be started on which of the following medications to promote neutrophil differentiation?
A)Epogen (epoetin)
B)Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
C)Neurontin (gabapentin)
D)Procardia (nifedipine)
Q3) While providing care for a client in the intensive care unit,the nurse is preparing to initiate therapy with Nitropress (nitroprusside).Orders are to start the infusion at 0.3 mcg/kg/min.The client weighs 154 pounds.The IV fluid has been sent with 50 mg in 250 mL D5W.Calculate the rate of medication in mL/hr.______________ mL/hr
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