HESI MED SURG CRITICAL THINKING LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TEST BANK 2020/2021.

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HESI MED SURG CRITICAL THINKING LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TEST BANK 2020/2021. The physician has ordered for the client to receive a trough blood level to evaluate the therapeutic effect of an ... antibiotic. The nurse understands that the trough should be ordered: 1. A few minutes before the next scheduled dose of medication. 2. 1–2 hours after the oral administration of the medication. 3. 30 minutes after the IV administration. 4. During the infusion of the antibiotic. Answer: 1 Rationale: Antibiotic peak and trough levels monitor therapeutic blood levels of the prescribed medication. The therapeutic range—the minimum and maximum blood levels at which the drug is effective—is known for a given drug. By measuring blood levels at the predicted peak (1–2 hours after oral administration, 1 hour after intramuscular administration, and 30 minutes after IV administration) and trough (usually a few minutes before the next scheduled dose), it is also possible to determine whether the drug is reaching a toxic or harmful level during therapy, increasing the likelihood of adverse effects. Cognitive Level: Application Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment Nursing Process: Assessment 8. The nurse needs to change a dressing on the client’s abdomen. Which of the following techniques should be implemented? 1. Contact precautions 2. Standard precautions 3. Droplet precautions 4. Airborne precautions Answer: 2 Rationale: Standard precautions are used on all clients, regardless of whether they have a know infectious disease. Standard precautions are used by all healthcare workers wh [Show More]

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