Which of the following statements regarding a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is INCORRECT?

A. A brief episode of neurologic dysfunction that subsides spontaneously in a short time
B. Often results from embolization of thrombus material or athermous material from an arteriosclerotic plaque in the internal carotid artery
C. Not related to a congenital aneurysm of the circle of Willis
D. Can usually be detected by CT scan of brain


D

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When participating in quality improvement activities, a community health nurse would be least likely to engage in which of the following?

A) Daily prioritizing of care needs for a caseload of clients B) Completing necessary documentation efficiently C) Seeking supervision for a difficult client case D) Reviewing organizational personnel

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The staff nurse is teaching a group of nurses about strategies that support the nurse's use of self, specifically when caring for a patient who is suffering. What strategy is the primary way in which the nurse provides a response to patient suffering?

1. Presence 2. Empathy 3. Sympathy 4. Mindfulness

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Most medication biotransformation occurs in the:

A) liver. B) kidneys. C) lungs. D) GI tract.

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Round your answer to the nearest whole number. The physician has ordered a lidocaine drip at 2 mg/min for a patient with ventricular tachycardia. The lidocaine concentration is 2 g/250 mL D5W

How many milliliters per hour should the lidocaine be infused? ______________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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