A nurse is planning to perform a blood transfusion for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply.)

Transfuse the blood product within 5 hr after removing it from refrigeration.

Check the expiration date of the blood product with a second nurse.

Prime the blood tubing with dextrose 5% in water.

Check vital signs before transfusion.

E. Insert an IV with a 19-gauge needle.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,D

A second person is important to check expiry date to avoid transfusion of expired product. Vital signs are also important as a baseline of client’s condition
A. Blood products have different time frames depending on the protocol
C. Priming should be done with normal saline
E. The needle gauge depending on client’s veins caliber

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Corticosteroid are anti-inflammatory which reduce pain in tendonitis
B. Antidepressants are used for depression
C. Anticonvulsant are used for epilepsy
D. Local anesthesia is used during local surgical procedures or before administration of painful medications

A. Zolpidem B. Diazepam C. Cyclobenzaprine D. Phenobarbital

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

B. diazepam is a benzodiazepine drug. Benzodiazepines are used in management of anxiety disorders such as panic attacks and generalized anxiety disorders. They are also as muscle relaxantss and anticonvulsants
A. Zolpidem- Hypnotic used in insomnia
C. Cyclobenzarpine is a muscle relaxant use for spasms
D. Phenobarbital- An anticonvulsant

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

A nurse is planning to perform a blood transfusion for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply.)

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

A client is suffering from tendonitis of the knee. The nurse is reviewing the client's medication administration record and recognizes that which adjuvant medication is most appropriate for this type of pain?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A client who has received some traumatic news is panicking and asks for some medication to help settle down. The nurse anticipates giving which drug that is most appropriate for this situation?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A nurse is planning to perform a blood transfusion for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply.)

A client is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the client to watch for which possible adverse effect?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?

A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?

After administering an intradermal (ID) injection for a skin test, the nurse notices a small bleb at the injection site. Which of these is the best action for the nurse to take at this time?

The nurse recognizes that adrenergic drugs cause relaxation of the bronchi and bronchodilation by stimulating which type of receptors?

What is the nurse’s priority action if extravasation of an antineoplastic drug occurs during intravenous (IV) administration?