When assessing jugular pulsation, which of the following cardiac events causes the A wave?
A) Atrial relaxation
B) Filling of the right atrium
C) Contraction of the right atrium
D) Bulging of the closed tricuspid valve
C
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1. Tuberculosis 2. Diabetes mellitus 3. Ischemic heart disease 4. Communicable diseases
From what potentially fatal complication should the nurse protect the client who has any type of temporary or permanent immunodeficiency?
A. Infection B. Anaphylaxis C. Autoimmune disease D. Excessive bleeding with minor trauma
States have certain continuing education requirements for persons to renew a nursing license. This type of law is called
a. Constitutional law b. Legislation and regulation c. Judicial and common law d. Police power
A patient has a nasogastric tube because of temporary swallowing difficulties. The nurse needs to administer a medication that is only available in pill form
Using a mortar and pestle to crush this medication, the nurse invokes which one of the six rights of medication administration? A. Time B. Drug C. Route D. Patient