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What does the concentration percentage represent in medical dosages?
What does the concentration percentage represent in medical dosages?
- Weight per volume (correct)
- Milligram per milliliter
- Volume per milligram
- Volume per weight
In the context of medical dosages, what does 'mgr' represent?
In the context of medical dosages, what does 'mgr' represent?
- Micrograms
- Milliliters
- Milligrams (correct)
- Milliequivalents
How is the concentration percentage calculated?
How is the concentration percentage calculated?
- Milliliters multiplied by grams
- Weight (g) divided by volume (ml) x 100 (correct)
- Volume (ml) divided by weight (g)
- Grams divided by milligrams
If a solution is 15% concentration, what does it mean?
If a solution is 15% concentration, what does it mean?
What is the conversion factor to change milligrams to grams?
What is the conversion factor to change milligrams to grams?
In the given context, if you have 5 mL of a solution at 8% concentration, how many grams of solute are present?
In the given context, if you have 5 mL of a solution at 8% concentration, how many grams of solute are present?
Which intervention can prevent embolism when changing tubings and hanging a new bag in a closed system?
Which intervention can prevent embolism when changing tubings and hanging a new bag in a closed system?
What are common signs and symptoms of an embolism?
What are common signs and symptoms of an embolism?
In the nursing diagnosis section, what is a potential risk related to total parenteral nutrition?
In the nursing diagnosis section, what is a potential risk related to total parenteral nutrition?
What does the planning phase of the nursing process in relation to total parenteral nutrition involve?
What does the planning phase of the nursing process in relation to total parenteral nutrition involve?
What action by the nurse can help prevent embolism during tubing changes?
What action by the nurse can help prevent embolism during tubing changes?
What might be a consequence of rapid changing of tubings without precautions regarding air entry?
What might be a consequence of rapid changing of tubings without precautions regarding air entry?
What should be done to confirm correct positioning of a central venous catheter (CVC)?
What should be done to confirm correct positioning of a central venous catheter (CVC)?
How often should intravenous administration sets be changed?
How often should intravenous administration sets be changed?
What should be done during nursing rounds regarding the central venous catheter access site?
What should be done during nursing rounds regarding the central venous catheter access site?
Which type of dressing change requires immediate action?
Which type of dressing change requires immediate action?
What should be used to disinfect injection ports, catheter hubs, and needleless connectors?
What should be used to disinfect injection ports, catheter hubs, and needleless connectors?
When is it appropriate to start an infusion for a central venous catheter?
When is it appropriate to start an infusion for a central venous catheter?
What is the recommended material for tracheostomy tube ties for children 6 years and under?
What is the recommended material for tracheostomy tube ties for children 6 years and under?
What can the medical team potentially request after reviewing the patient's condition?
What can the medical team potentially request after reviewing the patient's condition?
Why is it important to re-secure the ties immediately if they become loose?
Why is it important to re-secure the ties immediately if they become loose?
How can tracheal damage during suctioning be minimized?
How can tracheal damage during suctioning be minimized?
How many people competent in tracheostomy care are required for tie changes during the procedure?
How many people competent in tracheostomy care are required for tie changes during the procedure?
What is the recommended pressure setting for tracheal suctioning to avoid damage?
What is the recommended pressure setting for tracheal suctioning to avoid damage?
What is the preferred sequence during a tracheostomy tie change regarding old and new ties?
What is the preferred sequence during a tracheostomy tie change regarding old and new ties?
What is the correct way to tie cotton ties to secure the tracheostomy tube?
What is the correct way to tie cotton ties to secure the tracheostomy tube?
How long should the episode of suctioning, including passing the catheter and suctioning, ideally take?
How long should the episode of suctioning, including passing the catheter and suctioning, ideally take?
What is an important step in cleaning the tracheostomy tube and maintaining site integrity?
What is an important step in cleaning the tracheostomy tube and maintaining site integrity?
Why should children 6 years and over, at risk of dislodging their tracheostomy tube, have cotton ties?
Why should children 6 years and over, at risk of dislodging their tracheostomy tube, have cotton ties?
Why is it important to determine the depth of insertion of the suction catheter prior to suctioning?
Why is it important to determine the depth of insertion of the suction catheter prior to suctioning?
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