The relationship between the family of a long-term patient and ICU healthcare providers has become strained. A nurse should first:
An infant has hypovolemic shock from severe diarrhea. Which of the following assessments demonstrates adequate tissue perfusion following fluid resuscitation?
Capillary Refill
Urine Output
CVP
BP
a. 2 sec
0.5 ml/kg/hr
2 mm Hg
84/50
b. 3 sec
0.5 ml/kg/hr
6 mm Hg
72/44
c. 3 sec
1.2 ml/kg/hr
4 mm Hg
72/48
d. 2 sec
1.2 ml/kg/hr
8 mm Hg
80/54
A patient has a right groin central venous catheter with vasoactive infusions. The nurse notices swelling and increased circumference of the right thigh and calf. The first action should be to:
The treatment of choice for diabetes insipidus should be fluid:
One hour after receiving naloxone, a child becomes lethargic again and has a RR of 6. The nurse should anticipate:
A patient on prolonged mechanical ventilation and in an unresponsive state is showing no signs of progression toward recovery. The healthcare team suggested a comfort care approach. Family members are conflicted. Which of the following should the nurse suggest as the next course of action?
During an exchange transfusion for sickle cell crisis, the patient becomes anxious and reports tingling and numbness around the mouth. The nurse should administer:
An irritable child has an acute fever, conjunctivitis, rash, and a strawberry tongue. A prolonged PR interval is observed on the ECG monitor. These findings are most likely due to:
A teenage patient has an abrasion on her right forearm after a fall from a bicycle 3 days ago. The arm is cool, pale, and tight, capillary refill is greater than 5 seconds, and movement of her fingers is limited. Which of the following should a nurse anticipate as the initial treatment?
High lead levels present a medical emergency because they are associated with the development of:
TESTED 16 Oct 2025