Which of the following is an appropriate nursing measure when ...

[cherise1989]

Which of the following is an appropriate nursing measure when performing tracheostomy care?
 
  a. Wear clean gloves
  b. Insert the catheter without suction
  c. Suction for 1 minute before removing the catheter
  d. Place the used catheter in a plastic shield for later use

Question 2

The physician has ordered furosemide 20 mg stat. The ampule is labeled 40 mg/mL. What dose should the nurse administer?
 
  a. 0.8 mL
  b. 0.5 mL
  c. 2.0 mL
  d. 8.0 mL

[sultana.d]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Insertion of the suction catheter without suction reduces the probability of tissue injury. Sterile gloves should be used for tracheostomy care. Suctioning should be done for a maximum of 10 seconds at a time. A used catheter should be disposed of appropriately.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Desired dosage over the available dosage times the unit. The unit is what the available dosage is contained in.

[cherise1989]

Great answer, keep it coming

[elyse44]

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