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1. A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to perform ocular irrigation for a
client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a) Assess the client’s visual acuity prior to irrigation
b) Have the client turn their head toward the unaffected eye
c) Hold the irrigator syringe 3.81 cm (1.5 in) above the eye
d) Perform the irrigation with sterile water for irrigation (Correct Answer: d)
Rationale:
Sterile water is the appropriate solution for ocular irrigation because it helps flush out
foreign substances without introducing contaminants. Assessing visual acuity (option a) is
not the priority before irrigation, and the head should be turned toward the affected eye
(not the unaffected eye) to prevent contamination. The irrigator syringe should be
positioned at the correct distance to avoid excessive pressure on the eye.
2. A nurse is preparing to administer Lactated Ringer’s via continuous IV infusion at
200 mL/hr. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops/mL. How many gtt/min should
the nurse set the IV pump to administer?
(Correct Answer: 33 gtt/min)
Rationale:
The formula for calculating IV flow rate:
gtt/min=Volume to be infused (mL/hr)×Drop factor (gtt/mL)60\text{gtt/min} =
\frac{\text{Volume to be infused (mL/hr)} \times \text{Drop factor (gtt/mL)}}{60}
=200×1060=33.3≈33 gtt/min= \frac{200 \times 10}{60} = 33.3 \approx 33 \text{ gtt/min}
The nurse should round to the nearest whole number.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
sublingual nitroglycerin. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a) “I can keep my medication for 1 year before replacing it.”
b) “I should lie down when I take this medication.” (Correct Answer)
c) “I should discontinue this medication if I develop a headache.”
d) “I can take up to five tablets in 15 minutes before seeking medical attention.”
Rationale:
Nitroglycerin can cause hypotension, dizziness, and headaches. Lying down reduces the
risk of falls. The medication should be replaced every 6 months, not a year. If a headache
occurs, the medication should not be discontinued (option c), as headaches are a
common side effect. The correct dosing is one tablet every 5 minutes, up to three tablets
in 15 minutes, not five tablets (option d).
4. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client following a left total
hip arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a) Clean the incision daily with hydrogen peroxide.
b) You can cross your legs at the ankles when sitting down.
c) You should use an incentive spirometer every 8 hours.
d) Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom. (Correct Answer)
Rationale:
A raised toilet seat is necessary to prevent excessive hip flexion, which can cause
dislocation. Hydrogen peroxide (option a) is too harsh and can delay wound healing. The
client should not cross their legs (option b) as this increases the risk of hip dislocation. An
incentive spirometer should be used every 1-2 hours, not every 8 hours (option c).
client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a) Assess the client’s visual acuity prior to irrigation
b) Have the client turn their head toward the unaffected eye
c) Hold the irrigator syringe 3.81 cm (1.5 in) above the eye
d) Perform the irrigation with sterile water for irrigation (Correct Answer: d)
Rationale:
Sterile water is the appropriate solution for ocular irrigation because it helps flush out
foreign substances without introducing contaminants. Assessing visual acuity (option a) is
not the priority before irrigation, and the head should be turned toward the affected eye
(not the unaffected eye) to prevent contamination. The irrigator syringe should be
positioned at the correct distance to avoid excessive pressure on the eye.
2. A nurse is preparing to administer Lactated Ringer’s via continuous IV infusion at
200 mL/hr. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops/mL. How many gtt/min should
the nurse set the IV pump to administer?
(Correct Answer: 33 gtt/min)
Rationale:
The formula for calculating IV flow rate:
gtt/min=Volume to be infused (mL/hr)×Drop factor (gtt/mL)60\text{gtt/min} =
\frac{\text{Volume to be infused (mL/hr)} \times \text{Drop factor (gtt/mL)}}{60}
=200×1060=33.3≈33 gtt/min= \frac{200 \times 10}{60} = 33.3 \approx 33 \text{ gtt/min}
The nurse should round to the nearest whole number.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
sublingual nitroglycerin. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a) “I can keep my medication for 1 year before replacing it.”
b) “I should lie down when I take this medication.” (Correct Answer)
c) “I should discontinue this medication if I develop a headache.”
d) “I can take up to five tablets in 15 minutes before seeking medical attention.”
Rationale:
Nitroglycerin can cause hypotension, dizziness, and headaches. Lying down reduces the
risk of falls. The medication should be replaced every 6 months, not a year. If a headache
occurs, the medication should not be discontinued (option c), as headaches are a
common side effect. The correct dosing is one tablet every 5 minutes, up to three tablets
in 15 minutes, not five tablets (option d).
4. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client following a left total
hip arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a) Clean the incision daily with hydrogen peroxide.
b) You can cross your legs at the ankles when sitting down.
c) You should use an incentive spirometer every 8 hours.
d) Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom. (Correct Answer)
Rationale:
A raised toilet seat is necessary to prevent excessive hip flexion, which can cause
dislocation. Hydrogen peroxide (option a) is too harsh and can delay wound healing. The
client should not cross their legs (option b) as this increases the risk of hip dislocation. An
incentive spirometer should be used every 1-2 hours, not every 8 hours (option c).
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