Before starting chest compressions in an adult, how long should you check for a pulse?
a. 5 seconds
b. Not more than 10 seconds
c. 15 seconds
d. Not more than 1 minute
B
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a. A keloid. b. A fissure. c. Keratosis. d. Lichenification.
A clinic patient who has cirrhosis of the liver develops hypervolemic hypernatremia. Which medication will the nurse expect the provider to order?
a. Conivaptan [Vaprisol] b. Desmopressin [DDAVP] c. Tolvaptan [Samsca] d. Vasopressin [Pitressin]
The health care provider has recommended an iron supplement for the patient who is 20 weeks pregnant. The nurse is reviewing the recommendation with the patient. What fluid is best for the nurse to recommend when taking an iron supplement?
a. 8 ounces of milk b. 8 ounces of water c. 4 ounces of orange juice d. 4 ounces of apple juice
The nurse practitioner movement began at the University of Colorado with nurses providing:
a. Maternity care b. Well-child care c. Nursing home care d. Diabetes care