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What does a stat order indicate?
What does a stat order indicate?
- The medication is to be given once at a specified time
- The medication is to be given indefinitely until an order is written to cancel it
- The medication is to be given immediately and only once (correct)
- The medication is to be given daily for a specified number of days
When is a single order typically administered?
When is a single order typically administered?
- Daily for a specified number of days
- Indefinitely until an order is written to cancel it
- Immediately and only once
- Once at a specified time (correct)
What does a standing order indicate?
What does a standing order indicate?
- The medication is to be given daily for a specified number of days
- The medication is to be given indefinitely until an order is written to cancel it (correct)
- The medication is to be given once at a specified time
- The medication is to be given immediately and only once
In which situation is a PRN order typically used?
In which situation is a PRN order typically used?
What is the purpose of agency policies regarding medication orders?
What is the purpose of agency policies regarding medication orders?
What is the purpose of a prn order in medication administration?
What is the purpose of a prn order in medication administration?
What is an essential part of a medication order?
What is an essential part of a medication order?
What should a nurse do if a liquid medication looks cloudy or has changed color?
What should a nurse do if a liquid medication looks cloudy or has changed color?
What should a nurse do if an order is illegible or considered incorrect?
What should a nurse do if an order is illegible or considered incorrect?
What is the purpose of the safety checks in medication administration?
What is the purpose of the safety checks in medication administration?
What is the purpose of providing glucose in IV therapy?
What is the purpose of providing glucose in IV therapy?
Which IV solution has the same concentration of solutes as blood plasma and is used to restore vascular volume?
Which IV solution has the same concentration of solutes as blood plasma and is used to restore vascular volume?
What should a nurse assess for in a client receiving an isotonic IV solution?
What should a nurse assess for in a client receiving an isotonic IV solution?
Why should D5W be avoided in clients at risk for Increased ICP (Intracranial Pressure)?
Why should D5W be avoided in clients at risk for Increased ICP (Intracranial Pressure)?
What is the role of the nurse in regulating and monitoring IV fluid therapy?
What is the role of the nurse in regulating and monitoring IV fluid therapy?
Which type of IV solution is contraindicated for clients at risk for increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Which type of IV solution is contraindicated for clients at risk for increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Which IV solution is not suitable for clients with kidney or heart disease or dehydration?
Which IV solution is not suitable for clients with kidney or heart disease or dehydration?
Which IV solution is administered to counteract metabolic alkalosis?
Which IV solution is administered to counteract metabolic alkalosis?
Which IV solution is used to treat metabolic acidosis?
Which IV solution is used to treat metabolic acidosis?
Which type of IV catheter is chosen based on the client's vascular integrity, length of treatment, and prescribed therapy?
Which type of IV catheter is chosen based on the client's vascular integrity, length of treatment, and prescribed therapy?
