A Patient with Shock of Unknown Etiology Whose Hemodynamic Monitoring

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with shock of unknown etiology whose hemodynamic monitoring indicates BP 92/54, pulse 64, and an elevated pulmonary artery wedge pressure has the following collaborative interventions prescribed. Which intervention will the nurse question?

• A) Infuse normal saline at 250 mL/hr.
• B) Keep head of bed elevated to 30 degrees.
• C) Give nitroprusside (Nipride) unless systolic BP <90 mm Hg.
• D) Administer dobutamine (Dobutrex) to keep systolic BP >90 mm Hg.

Distinguish between the concepts of prime costs and conversion costs.

Recognize the definitions of product costs and period costs, and their implications on financial statements.

Identify the different categories of inventory in the manufacturing process.

Comprehend the role of managerial accounting in providing information for internal decision-making.

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to account for future losses on receivables that are considered likely to become uncollectible.

Net Accounts Receivable

The amount of money owed to a company by its customers minus the provision for bad debts.

Principal Value

The original sum of money invested or loaned, before interest or any profit earned.