The nurse identifies which Apgar score as indicative of the neonate's need of immediate life-sustaining measures?
a. 3 c. 9
b. 6 d. 12
A
A score of 7 to 10 indicates normal function. A score of 4 to 6 indicates that the neonate needs special assistance. A score of less than 4 indicates the neonate's need for immediate life-sustaining measures.
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a. complains of chest pain. b. states, "I feel nauseous." c. complains of feeling faint. d. is short of breath on exertion.
The nurse is preparing to administer bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) to a patient. The nurse understands that this drug acts to
a. block parasympathetic nerve impulses. b. increase the tone of the urinary detrusor muscle. c. relax smooth muscles in the urinary tract. d. relieve urinary pain and burning.
Which finding is an adverse effect of prostaglandins, such as latanoprost (Xaltan)?
1. Hypotension 2. Nausea 3. Tachycardia 4. Eye pain
How does the onset of action of ester local anesthetics differ from that of amide local anesthetics?
A. Ester local anesthetics have the same duration of action as amide local anesthetics. B. Ester local anesthetics have a shorter duration of action than amide local anesthetics. C. Ester local anesthetics have a longer duration of action due to metabolism in the liver. D. None of the above are true.