1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms?

- 1200 mcg

Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure

effective drain function?

- Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction

Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during

insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate

action? - Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon

Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for

religious reason. What is an appropriate response?

- Respect his wishes and notify the provider

Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to

be ordered for the patient?

- broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,

You were hired to work the medical unit and when you arrive at work the charge

nurse has assigned you to the post-surgical unit since they are understaffed. Which is

the MOST appropriate action?

- Report to the post-surgical unit.

What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for?

- Acid Reduction

Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use for a severely

contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from the bed to

the chair?

- Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)

Which tool should you use to assess pain in you 80-year-old patient with severe

dementia?

- PAINAD scale

Your patient is admitted from the ED with failure to thrive and advanced dementia.

You note he is extremely underweight, appears unbathed for some time, and has a