This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse is caring for a patient with peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy. Which task will the nurse ... (Read 94 times)

tuffie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse is caring for a patient with peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy. Which task will the nurse assign to the nursing assistive personnel?
 
  a. Recording intake and output
  b. Regulating intravenous flow rate
  c. Starting peripheral intravenous therapy
  d. Changing a peripheral intravenous dressing

Question 2

A patient is admitted for a bowel obstruction and has had a nasogastric tube set to low intermittent suction for the past 3 days. Which arterial blood gas values will the nurse expect to observe?
 
  a. Respiratory alkalosis
  b. Metabolic alkalosis
  c. Metabolic acidosis
  d. Respiratory acidosis


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

dawsa925

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A nursing assistive personnel (NAP) can record intake and output. An RN cannot delegate regulating flow rate, starting an IV, or changing an IV dressing to an NAP.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The patient is losing acid from the nasogastric tube so the patient will have metabolic alkalosis. Lung problems will produce respiratory alkalosis or acidosis. Metabolic acidosis will occur when too much acid is in the body like kidney failure.


tuffie

  • Member
  • Posts: 534
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

amandanbreshears

  • Member
  • Posts: 320
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

Did you know?

The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
The effectiveness of patient education The effectiveness of patient education
Each patient is greeted by the receptionist. Each patient is greeted by the receptionist.
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
An open chamber MRI may be more comfortable for the patient, but images may not be as distinct. An open chamber MRI may be more comfortable for the patient, but images may not be as distinct.
Body sites where the peripheral pulse is most easily palpated Body sites where the peripheral pulse is most easily palpated
Video: Membrane Protein and Facilitated Transport (Passive Vs Active)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library