Prophecy Emergency Department Rn A Exam Questions (66 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

Which of the following elevated lab values supports the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF)? {Ans: BNP}A 3 year old boy with a history of hydrocephalus with a cerebral shunt arrives to the ED with a fever of 102.0°F, an enlarged abdomen, tachycardia and hypotension. The patient is mildly lethargic, however is cooperative with the ED staff. Immediate treatment for this child should include: {Ans: *BOTH WRONG* 1) Removal of the shunt 2) Draining the shunt}The physician orders a heparin infusion of 900 units/hr. Heparin is prepared 25,000 units in 500 ml of D5W. The pump should be set to deliver ___ mL/hr. {Ans: 18}A 55-year-old man presents with left-sided chest pain that began 30 minutes ago during sexual intercourse. The pain radiates to his left shoulder. Upon initial history intake you learn that he has taken a phosphodiesterase inhibitor (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction. His ECG is concerning for STEMI. Which of the following medication orders should you question if ordered by the provider? {Ans: Nitroglycerin}A 32-year-old woman recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis presents to the ED with several days of upper respiratory infection and now progressively weakened lower extremities, and vertigo. What is the FIRST