When assisting a person who has experienced an electric shock, the first thing you must do is
A) move the victim away from the live source.
B) check the victim for pulse and breathing.
C) turn off the terminal source of the electricity.
D) provide first aid to the victim.
C
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Which foods should the nurse recommend to a patient who appears to be deficient in the B-complex vitamins?
A) Limes B) Prunes C) Yellow vegetables D) Leafy green vegetables
The nurse is reviewing the admission blood work of a patient who is being treated for significant burns. The patient's serum potassium level is 7.1 mEq/L (normal 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L), which is primarily a result of:
A) Acute renal failure B) Massive adrenal release of glucocorticoids C) Myocardial stress D) Cell destruction
Within a healthcare environment, where the gap between revenues and costs can mean the difference between sustainability of an organization and nonsustainability of an organization or services, it is critical for nurse managers to:
a. Maintain a clear vision of how to trim healthcare costs. b. Balance value-added services against costs and revenues. c. Consistently delete programs that are of high cost. d. Implement programs that bring in additional revenues.
A child is being admitted with the diagnosis of congenital aganglionic megacolon. What information should the nurse recall about this disorder before caring for the patient?
A) It is a partial or complete intestinal obstruction B) A thickened, elongated muscle causes an obstruction at the end of the stomach C) There are recurrent paroxysmal bouts of abdominal pain D) In this disorder the sphincter that leads into the stomach is relaxed