A nurse is attempting to use an external pacemaker on a patient and finds that there is failure to capture. What is the most common cause of this problem?
A) The pacemaker does not fire.
B) The pacemaker fires too often.
C) The current is not increased sufficiently.
D) A cable may have come loose.
C
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A faculty member explains to students the process by which pain is perceived by the client. Which processes does the faculty member include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
a. Induction b. Modulation c. Sensory perception d. Transduction e. Transmission
A nurse notes variable decelerations on the fetal heart monitor and is explaining them to the laboring woman and her partner. What information about these patterns does the nurse share? (Select all that apply.)
A. Last at least 15 seconds B. Least common type of deceleration pattern C. May be a result of cord compression D. Occur at any time during a contraction E. Return to baseline within 4 minutes
Which of the following best explains why experts are now distinguishing between use and misuse?
a. It is easier to discuss use than to accuse persons of being drug addicts. b. Expansion of drug treatment programs has prevented some people from becoming totally addicted. c. Persons using prescription drugs are "users," not "misusers." d. Some persons may use drugs and not become dependent on them.
A patient experiencing chronic pain asks the nurse if there is "anything else" that can be done to help with the pain. Which response should the nurse make to address complementary therapies with the patient?
A) Complementary therapies provide added options for treating pain. B) Complementary therapies can be explored when medication has failed to relieve pain. C) Complementary therapies are preferable to medications in light of their more holistic nature. D) Complementary therapies often have unproven effectiveness but bring emotional comfort to patients.