5.7: Review Questions
A nurse is to administer 1 L of 5% dextrose in water (D 5 W) over 6 hours. The IV set delivers 10 drops per milliliter. What is the drip rate per minute that the nurse should set? Round to the nearest whole number.
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28 drops per minute
Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin that is important for the synthesis of collagen and wound healing?
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Vitamin C
The nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume excess. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for this client?
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Administer diuretic drugs
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. During the transfusion, the client develops itching, hives, and shortness of breath. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are most likely indicative of which of the following?
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Allergic reaction
The health care provider orders 750 mL of lactated Ringer’s solution to be administered over 8 hours. What is the appropriate rate in milliliters per hour to set the IV infusion pump? Round to the nearest whole number.
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94
Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin that can accumulate in the body and potentially cause toxicity?
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Vitamin A
The nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume deficit. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to assess in this client?
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Tachycardia
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed calcium supplements for the treatment of osteoporosis. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to take 1 hour before or after the administration of calcium supplements?
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Iron
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking echinacea for the treatment of a cold. Which of the following should the nurse monitor the client for while they are taking echinacea?
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Liver function
The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking St. John’s wort for the management of depression. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client about regarding the use of St. John’s wort?
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It may interact with other drugs such as antidepressants.