The patient with oliguria has an order for 135 milliliters of 0.9% NS over 2 hours. The drop factor is 20 drops per milliliter. How many drops per minute should be given?

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: 23 gtts/min

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An 83-year-old male has fallen down five stairs to the floor below. He hit his head and is complaining of a headache. When getting a history from this patient, what question should you ask first?

A) "What caused you to fall?" B) "What medications are you taking?" C) "Do you have a history of medical problems?" D) "Have you ever been diagnosed with dementia?"

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Which type of elevator employs hoist cables that run up and over the drive sheave at the top of the hoistway and then down the back wall of the hoistway to connect to moveable counterweights?

A) Traction B) Reel C) Friction D) Gravity

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