The classic scientific method has its intellectual roots in:
A) Positivism
B) Determinism
C) Constructivism
D) Empiricism
A
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A patient is in the intensive care unit after a myocardial infarction. The nurse notes that the QT interval on this patient's electrocardiogram has been elongating. The nurse is concerned that which cardiac dysrhythmia may occur?
a. AV block b. Bradycardia c. Supraventricular tachycardia d. Torsades de pointes
What are some of the driving forces for change to improve the quality and safety competencies for nursing in the United States? (Select all that apply.)
a. The U.S. health care system is one of the world's least technically advanced systems. b. Health care has led other industries in establishing quality and safety standards. c. System failures occur regularly. d. The U.S. public has confidence in its system to reduce morbidity and mortality rates. e. Outcomes are unpredictable and costly.
The nurse is planning care for a client and determines that it would be best to utilize the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) when forming client outcomes because:
1. It would be easier than forming outcomes. 2. The NOC looks more professional. 3. The NOC allows better nursing communication. 4. The NOC facilitates data collection.
Which of the following statements regarding coronary atherosclerosis is INCORRECT?
A. The initial stage in the formation of an atheromatous plaque is reversible. B. Macrophages filled with cholesterol and other lipids accumulate within the intima of the artery. C. An unstable atheromatous plaque may rupture and discharge atheromatous debris into the lumen of a coronary artery. D. Administration of drugs to dissolve a thrombosis that plugs a coronary artery (thrombolytic therapy) is a more effective method of restoring blood flow to the heart muscle than is coronary angioplasty.