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What is the normal serum potassium range?

Answer

3.5–5.0 mEq/L

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What is the normal serum sodium range?

Answer

135–145 mEq/L

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What is the therapeutic blood level for digoxin?

Answer

0.5–2.0 ng/mL

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What is the therapeutic INR range for a client on warfarin?

Answer

2.0–3.0

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What is the reversal agent for heparin?

Answer

Protamine sulfate

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What is the reversal agent for warfarin?

Answer

Vitamin K (phytonadione)

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What is the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity?

Answer

Calcium gluconate

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Which precautions does C. difficile require?

Answer

Contact precautions: gown and gloves, and wash with soap and water

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Which conditions call for airborne precautions?

Answer

Tuberculosis, measles, and varicella. All three need an N95 and a negative-pressure room.

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What can an RN never delegate?

Answer

Assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, teaching, evaluation, and any care of an unstable client

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