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When taking care of a patient who has undergone open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured left tibia, the nurse should keep the leg:

• A.Elevated to minimize venous stasis
• B.Straight to reduce flexion deformities
• C.Adducted to attain alignment
• D.Immobilized to enhance bone healing

A patient with a central venous line develops sudden clinical manifestations that include a decrease in blood pressure, an elevated heart rate, cyanosis, tachypnea, and changes in mental status. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

• A.Circulatory overload
• B.Venous thrombosis
• C.Developing bacteremia
• D.An air embolism

A patient is ordered 75mg of pethidine which comes in an ampoule of 100mg/2ml. What would the nurse do with the remaining pethidine after drawing up the required dose?

• A.Lock up the remaining dose in the medication cupboard to use later
• B.Ask a fellow staff nurse to witness the disposal of the remaining drug
• C.Pour the remaining dose down the nearest sink
• D.Use the remaining dose within 2 hours for another patient

Whenever a child with thalassemia comes for blood transfusion, he is administered Desferoxamine (Desferal). The action of this drug is to:

• A.Increase red blood cell production
• B.Inhibit the inflammatory process
• C.Antagonize the effect of vitamin C
• D.Enhance iron excretion

An elderly patient is admitted to the hospital with swollen ankles. The best way to limit edema of the feet is for the nurse to:

• A.Elevate the legs
• B.Do passive range of motion exercises (ROM)
• C.Restrict fluids
• D.Apply bandages