The nurse is looking at the central cardiac monitor for clients on a telemetry unit. Which EKG (ECG) rhythm is a priority and needs to be addressed immediately?
a. 2nd degree heart block type 2
b. New atrial fibrillation
c. Supraventricular tachycardia
d. Ventricular fibrillation
d. Ventricular fibrillation
rationale: Ventricular fibrillation (VFib) is a medical emergency as it is a pulseless/non-perfusing rhythm associated with cardiac arrest. This client requires immediate intervention without question.
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a. Actual b. Perceived c. Maturational d. Situational
Central to the holistic philosophy is that:
a. cultural diversity is recognized but insignificant when blended with the whole. b. disease, illness, or imbalances are deterrents to individual positive growth. c. health promotion and disease prevention are a greater focus than symptom treatment. d. empowerment and capacity-building for decision-making are vital components.
According to Watson, consciousness
A. Is contained. B. Is interconnected. C. Is communicated to the one being cared for. D. Exists through and transcends time and space. E. All of the above
Strategies to help enhance the quality of one's sleep are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct?
a. Reserve your bed for sleeping only. b. It is okay to use alcohol to fall asleep occasionally. c. Make sleep a priority. d. Establish a routine before bed that is repeated nightly.