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Vascular Access Exam Prep - Question List

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56. Ana, a 22-year-old student, was admitted for a needle biopsy of a breast mass. A day after the procedure, Ana developed a high fever accompanied by localized redness of the IV site. The physician suspects bacteremia. Which of the following actions could prevent this infection from spreading?
  1. Strict hand-washing practice
  2. Antibiotic therapy
  3. Place the client on isolation
  4. Wear full PPE during client contact
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57. The following are accurate statements about informed consent except:
  1. A nurse can be involved in the informed consent process.
  2. A client cannot refuse information, waive the informed consent, and undergo treatment.
  3. If a client is mentally incompetent, the next of kin can give consent.
  4. A client can withdraw consent any time.
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58. A woman in labor is administered with methylergonovine (Methergine) IV. The occurrence of which adverse side effect necessitates immediate intervention?
  1. Headache
  2. Hypotension
  3. Hypertension
  4. Tachycardia
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59. A nurse has prepared a client for an elective surgical procedure. After administering a pre-op sedative, the nurse notices the consent form was not signed. She asks the client to sign it before going to surgery. Is this the appropriate action? If not, why?
  1. No, this is not appropriate or necessary because the client willingly came to the facility for an elective procedure, which implies consent.
  2. No, this is not appropriate because the client has received a mind-altering medication (sedative) and is unable to give informed consent.
  3. Yes, the consent must be signed before the procedure can begin.
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60. A physician orders ceftizoxime sodium, 1 mg in 50 ml normal saline to be infused over 30 minutes. The drop factor is 15 drops per ml. A nurse prepares the flow rate at how many drops per minute?
  1. 20 drops
  2. 25 drops
  3. 30 drops
  4. 35 drops
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