Cardiopulmonary resuscitation begins with recognition of unresponsiveness, activation of the emergency response team, assessment of carotid pulse, 30 chest compressions, and then a brief pause to deliver 2 breaths
a. true
b. false
Answer: b. false
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A) Discourage the use of incense in the hospital. B) Ask the family to have the ceremony off the unit. C) Arrange for the ceremony to occur after notifying all departments affected. D) Encourage the family to conduct the ceremony elsewhere because it may affect other patients in the unit.
A nurse is reviewing pediatric physical assessment techniques. Which statement about performing a pediatric physical assessment is correct?
a. Physical examinations proceed systematically from head to toe unless developmental considerations dictate otherwise. b. The physical examination should be done with parents in the examining room for children of any age. c. Measurement of head circumference is done until the child is 5 years old. d. The physical examination is done only when the child is cooperative.
Career development is an iterative and continuous process combining linear and nonlinear approaches. A model has been suggested for use that has five phases of career planning. Which of the following phases relates to self-assessments?
A) Scanning the environment B) Periodic reality checks C) Incongruence forces alternative career path D) Decision to stay or make a change
The patient asks why she has been having urinary tract infections (UTIs) more frequently since becoming pregnant. The nurse explains that which of the following factor(s) predispose(s) the pregnant patient to UTIs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Compression of the ureters b. Decreased urine flow to the bladder c. Increased surface area of the bladder d. Relaxation of the bladder muscle e. Glycosuria favoring bacterial growth f. Increased thirst