What is the office of the Department of Health and Human Services that is charged with overseeing nationwide efforts to implement and use health IT and electronic exchange of health information?
A. MARCA
B. The Institute of Medicine (IOM)
C. The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC)
D. The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)
Ans: C. The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC)
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When assessing a pericardial friction rub, the nurse knows that this type of sound has which of the following characteristics?
A) Gallop B) Scratching or leathery sound C) Whistling sound D) Systolic click
As the nursing students learn about the functioning of the nervous system, they learn that the energy required by the nerves is provided by what?
A) Dopamine and electricity B) Oxygen and glucose C) Sodium and potassium D) Acetylcholine and serotonin
Elderly people often do not adhere to a therapeutic regimen. This is a significant problem. What strategy is the best to assist the elderly in adhering to a therapeutic regimen?
A) Demonstrate a dressing change and allow the patient to practice. B) Provide a pamphlet on a dressing change. C) Verbally instruct the patient how to change a dressing. D) Have a family member change the dressing.
To treat a dysrhythmia, atropine sulfate has been administered intravenously. The nurse would monitor for:
1. weight gain. 2. tachycardia. 3. muscle twitching. 4. incontinence of urine.