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Which type of nursing management system requires the nurse to assume responsibility for patient care ...

Which type of nursing management system requires the nurse to assume responsibility for patient care ...

Which type of nursing management system requires the nurse to assume responsibility for patient care regardless of the patient's location?
 
  a. team nursing c. modular nursing
  b. primary nursing d. case management

Ahmedempty   82   1 Reply

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A client recovering from abdominal surgery tells the nurse that something popped in the abdominal ...

A client recovering from abdominal surgery tells the nurse that something popped in the abdominal ...

A client recovering from abdominal surgery tells the nurse that something popped in the abdominal incision. Upon inspection, the nurse finds that evisceration has occurred. The first nursing action should be to:
 
  1. Notify the

breyia1006   82   1 Reply

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A nurse working in a detoxification unit is admitting a client for alcohol withdrawal. The client's ...

A nurse working in a detoxification unit is admitting a client for alcohol withdrawal. The client's ...

A nurse working in a detoxification unit is admitting a client for alcohol withdrawal. The client's spouse states, I don't know why I don't get out of this rotten situation.
 
   Which of the following would be the therapeutic re

kkeehner   82   1 Reply

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The director of nurses (DON) in a long-term care facility has noticed an increased number of urinary ...

The director of nurses (DON) in a long-term care facility has noticed an increased number of urinary ...

The director of nurses (DON) in a long-term care facility has noticed an increased number of urinary tract infections (UTIs) on the east wing of the facility, and would like the infection control nurse to investigate this problem.
 
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Squirrel   82   1 Reply

Redroco10

Which of the following is NOT a phase of an emergency call?

Which of the following is NOT a phase of an emergency call?

Which of the following is NOT a phase of an emergency call?
A) Debriefing
B) Arrival at the scene
C) Transferring patients
D) Dispatch

Carceri   82   2 Replies

Carceri

The components of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle are:

The components of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle are:

The components of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle are:
A) airway, breathing, and circulation.
B) appearance, work of breathing, circulation.
C) mental status, airway, and motor function.
D) circulation, sensation, and motor func

Carceri   82   1 Reply

MarkRH

Your patient has an open chest injury with a sucking chest wound. You have treated his wound ...

Your patient has an open chest injury with a sucking chest wound. You have treated his wound ...

Your patient has an open chest injury with a sucking chest wound. You have treated his wound appropriately, but you notice that he is having increasing difficulty breathing, and you note that his chest seems to be enlarging. You should:
A) incre

Carceri   82   1 Reply

TheSaint77

Which of the following patients is MOST likely to have a musculoskeletal injury?

Which of the following patients is MOST likely to have a musculoskeletal injury?

Which of the following patients is MOST likely to have a musculoskeletal injury?
A) 7-year-old male with fever who complains of joint pain and stiffness
B) 45-year-old male complaining of dizziness and tingling in his left arm and hand

pietvliet   82   2 Replies

pietvliet

The material applied directly to a wound to cover it and control bleeding is called a:

The material applied directly to a wound to cover it and control bleeding is called a:

The material applied directly to a wound to cover it and control bleeding is called a:
A) bandage.
B) dressing.
C) cravat.
D) 4×4.

Carceri   82   1 Reply

MarkRH

You and your crew are responding to a call to a home where a child had a seizure. The family members ...

You and your crew are responding to a call to a home where a child had a seizure. The family members ...

You and your crew are responding to a call to a home where a child had a seizure. The family members are concerned and want to know what caused the seizure. You know all of the following could have caused the seizure EXCEPT:
A) epilepsy.
B

Carceri   82   2 Replies

Carceri

You have a patient who has complained of having difficulty breathing for the last several days. He ...

You have a patient who has complained of having difficulty breathing for the last several days. He ...

You have a patient who has complained of having difficulty breathing for the last several days. He tells you that it has gotten worse tonight. He states that he has been unable to sleep lying flat because it makes him short of breath. You observe a b

pietvliet   82   1 Reply

Brummi59

Your patient is an 87-year-old man complaining of chest pain. He knows his name, the date, and where ...

Your patient is an 87-year-old man complaining of chest pain. He knows his name, the date, and where ...

Your patient is an 87-year-old man complaining of chest pain. He knows his name, the date, and where he is, as well as what led him to call 911. He states he is prescribed several medications but cannot remember their names. You should:
A) ask a

pietvliet   82   1 Reply

TheSaint77

Your patient states that she feels nauseated. She is describing a:

Your patient states that she feels nauseated. She is describing a:

Your patient states that she feels nauseated. She is describing a:
A) symptom.
B) sign.
C) diagnosis.
D) suspicion.

pietvliet   82   1 Reply

Brummi59

You arrive on scene to find a 57-year-old man who is not breathing. You feel for a carotid pulse but ...

You arrive on scene to find a 57-year-old man who is not breathing. You feel for a carotid pulse but ...

You arrive on scene to find a 57-year-old man who is not breathing. You feel for a carotid pulse but are not sure if you feel one. You should:
A) ask another responder to confirm pulselessness.
B) begin chest compressions.
C) try feeli

Carceri   82   2 Replies

Carceri

Your patient is in mild respiratory distress, is breathing normally, and has no signs of shock. The ...

Your patient is in mild respiratory distress, is breathing normally, and has no signs of shock. The ...

Your patient is in mild respiratory distress, is breathing normally, and has no signs of shock. The appropriate oxygen delivery device would be a:
A) nonrebreather mask.
B) nasal cannula.
C) venturi mask.
D) bag-valve mask.

Carceri   82   1 Reply

Brummi59

The flow meter: (Multiple Choice)

The flow meter: (Multiple Choice)

The flow meter:
A) is where the connection to refill the oxygen bottle is located.
B) indicates how much oxygen is remaining in the bottle.
C) allows pressure coming out of the bottle to be reduced to a manageable level.
D) al

Carceri   82   1 Reply

Brummi59

Anything described as being farther from the midline of the body is said to be:

Anything described as being farther from the midline of the body is said to be:

Anything described as being farther from the midline of the body is said to be:
A) posterior.
B) anterior.
C) medial.
D) lateral.

pietvliet   82   1 Reply

MarkRH

Spinal immobilization protocols in your area recently changed because of new research regarding ...

Spinal immobilization protocols in your area recently changed because of new research regarding ...

Spinal immobilization protocols in your area recently changed because of new research regarding cervical spine injuries. This change in protocol is an example of:
A) anecdotal policy change.
B) evidence-based practices.
C) on-line medi

pietvliet   82   2 Replies

pietvliet

25. ____________ give(s) people a level of trust and confidence in each other, facilitating co

25. ____________ give(s) people a level of trust and confidence in each other, facilitating co

25. ____________ give(s) people a level of trust and confidence in each other, facilitating       communication and making it easier to cooperate.
a. Dependence b. Stability c. Relationships d. Contract

abrah25   83   1 Reply

bio_man

In the Root Operations and Definitions, Medical and Surgical section of ICD-10-PCS, the definition ...

In the Root Operations and Definitions, Medical and Surgical section of ICD-10-PCS, the definition ...

[html]Question 1.An example of an eponym is

▸ hysterectomy

▸ COPD

▸ tibial-fibular fracture

▸ Burkitt's lymphomaQuestion 2.In the Root Operations and Definitions, Medical and Sur

D-john   83   3 Replies

kamronet

While playing baseball, this 18-year-old youngster was hit in the eye with a baseball, sustaining a ...

While playing baseball, this 18-year-old youngster was hit in the eye with a baseball, sustaining a ...

[html]Question 1.Mr. Harris was admitted after sudden loss of consciousness. Earlier on the day of admission he had been complaining of a severe headache. While seated at the dinner table, Mr. Harris suddenly collapsed and

drewster127   83   1 Reply

jrhome1985!

Changing the patient's position can help restore capture.

Changing the patient's position can help restore capture.

Changing the patient's position can help restore capture.

▸ true

▸ false

Crystalboo92   83   2 Replies

Crystalboo92

Defibrillation is the treatment of choice for V-fib.

Defibrillation is the treatment of choice for V-fib.

Defibrillation is the treatment of choice for V-fib.

▸ true

▸ false

yuknam   83   2 Replies

yuknam

VVI pacemakers are inserted into which chamber of the heart?

VVI pacemakers are inserted into which chamber of the heart?

VVI pacemakers are inserted into which chamber of the heart?

▸ Right ventricle

▸ Right atrium

▸ Left ventricle

▸ Left atrium

uni67   83   2 Replies

uni67

An AV universal pacemaker paces which chamber(s) of the heart?

An AV universal pacemaker paces which chamber(s) of the heart?

An AV universal pacemaker paces which chamber(s) of the heart?

▸ Right atrium and right ventricle

▸ Left atrium

▸ Right ventricle

▸ Right atrium

SPP24   83   1 Reply

Lori734

Atropine should be given for junctional bradycardia if the patient is ________.

Atropine should be given for junctional bradycardia if the patient is ________.

Atropine should be given for junctional bradycardia if the patient is ________.

Skizzle234   83   1 Reply

aishasu

Electrical shock is used to treat frequent PJCs.

Electrical shock is used to treat frequent PJCs.

Electrical shock is used to treat frequent PJCs.

▸ true

▸ false

wrightjb   83   1 Reply

kiyomika

The rhythm in Figure 9 originated

The rhythm in Figure 9 originated

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CroweN6459   83   1 Reply

Cele_1015

The primary treatment of sinus tachycardia in a patient with a temperature of 103 degrees would be ...

The primary treatment of sinus tachycardia in a patient with a temperature of 103 degrees would be ...

The primary treatment of sinus tachycardia in a patient with a temperature of 103 degrees would be to ________.

asdoooeoe   83   1 Reply

mcwieck

Atropine speeds conduction through the bundle branches.

Atropine speeds conduction through the bundle branches.

Atropine speeds conduction through the bundle branches.

▸ true

▸ false

suiren   83   2 Replies

suiren

Oxygen can help return an abnormal heart rhythm to normal.

Oxygen can help return an abnormal heart rhythm to normal.

Oxygen can help return an abnormal heart rhythm to normal.

▸ true

▸ false

mrive3127   83   1 Reply

katiewill

Normal QRS intervals should be

Normal QRS intervals should be

Normal QRS intervals should be

▸ less than 0.12 seconds wide.

▸ less than 0.20 seconds wide.

▸ between 0.12 and 0.20 seconds wide.

▸ alternately narrow and wide.

trancy   83   2 Replies

trancy

A positive QRS complex is written by an impulse that travels toward the positive electrode.

A positive QRS complex is written by an impulse that travels toward the positive electrode.

A positive QRS complex is written by an impulse that travels toward the positive electrode.

▸ true

▸ false

sjbux   83   1 Reply

DryPhantom

In which of the following leads should the QRS complex be negative?

In which of the following leads should the QRS complex be negative?

In which of the following leads should the QRS complex be negative?

▸ aVL

▸ Lead II

▸ Lead I

▸ aVR

david fabos   83   1 Reply

Woo

The normal rate of the sinus node is 60100 beats per minute.

The normal rate of the sinus node is 60100 beats per minute.

The normal rate of the sinus node is 60—100 beats per minute.

▸ true

▸ false

gcd99br   83   2 Replies

gcd99br

Which of the following statements about the right atrium is TRUE?

Which of the following statements about the right atrium is TRUE?

[html]Which of the following statements about the right atrium is TRUE?

• It is about 100% saturated with oxygen.

• It is a receiving chamber for oxygenated blood returning from the lungs.

• It is the receiving chamber for deoxygenated blood comin

yuknam   83   1 Reply

emr21

Which term means surgical removal of a nerve?

Which term means surgical removal of a nerve?

Which term means surgical removal of a nerve?
a.neurology
b.neuroma
c.neurectomy
d.neuropathy

ima-gine   83   1 Reply

alondra.anahy

The thalamus relays incoming sensory information to the correct area of the cerebrum. (True or False?)

The thalamus relays incoming sensory information to the correct area of the cerebrum. (True or False?)

The thalamus relays incoming sensory information to the correct area of the cerebrum. (True or False?)

jay3istheman   83   1 Reply

Ablaze123

Which of the following medications is used to treat type 2 diabetes?

Which of the following medications is used to treat type 2 diabetes?

Which of the following medications is used to treat type 2 diabetes?
A) corticosteroids
B) aquaretics
C) oral hypoglycemic agents
D) thyroid replacement hormone

sunnywwang   83   1 Reply

Sunni_rae

The physician orders potassium gluconate​ (Kaylixir) 40 mEq. The solution contains 20 ​mEq/10 ...

The physician orders potassium gluconate​ (Kaylixir) 40 mEq. The solution contains 20 ​mEq/10 ...

The physician orders potassium gluconate​ (Kaylixir) 40 mEq. The solution contains 20 ​mEq/10 mL.  How many mL would you​ administer?

kaward739   83   1 Reply

qwert33