Cardiovascular Emergencies
Cardiovascular Emergencies 1. Which drug shouldn’t be given by way of an endotracheal (ET) tube? [ ] A. Atropine [ ] B. Sodium bicarbonate [ ] C. Epinephrine [ ]…
Abdominal Emergencies
Abdominal Emergencies 1. A client complains of right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Which intervention isn’t appropriate? [ ] A. Offering clear liquids [ ] B. Obtaining a…
Urine Straining, for Calculi
Urine Straining, for Calculi Renal calculi, or kidney stones, may develop anywhere in the urinary tract. They may be excreted with the urine or become lodged in the urinary tract,…
Urine Glucose and Ketone Tests
Urine Glucose and Ketone Tests Reagent strip tests are used to monitor urine glucose and ketone levels and to screen for diabetes. Urine ketone tests monitor fat metabolism, help diagnose…
Urine Collection, 12- or 24-Hour Timed
Urine Collection, 12- or 24-Hour Timed Because hormones, proteins, and electrolytes are excreted in small, variable amounts in urine, specimens for measuring these substances must typically be collected over an…
Urinary Diversion Stoma Care
Urinary Diversion Stoma Care Urinary diversions provide an alternative route for urine flow when a disorder, such as an invasive bladder tumor, impedes normal drainage. A permanent urinary diversion is…
Unna’s Boot Application
Unna’s Boot Application Named for dermatologist Paul Gerson Unna, this nonelastic paste bandage boot can be used to treat uninfected, nonnecrotic leg and foot ulcers that result from such conditions…
Ultraviolet Light Therapy
Ultraviolet Light Therapy Ultraviolet (UV) light causes profound biological changes, including temporary suppression of epidermal basal cell division followed by a later increase in cell turnover, and UV light-induced immune…
Urine Specimen Collection
Urine Specimen Collection A random urine specimen is usually collected as part of the physical examination or at various times during hospitalization. This specimen permits laboratory screening for urinary and…
