The nurse is evaluating a patient's cardiac output. What situation would be most indicative of increased preload?
A) Sinus tachycardia
B) Elevated central venous pressure
C) Elevated blood pressure
D) Evidence of myocardial infarction
B
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A) A blood pressure elevation upon rising or activity B) A drop in systolic blood pressure (15 mm Hg) upon rising C) A pulsating headache D) A drop in diastolic blood pressure (25 mm Hg) upon rising
Which statement by the nurse indicates understanding of the General Systems Theory?
a. "It is a 5-step process of an individual's decision to adopt an innovation.". b. "It is known as a change theory.". c. "It includes knowledge, persuasion, deci-sion, implementation, and confirmation.". d. "It organizes interdependent parts work-ing together to produce a product that none used alone could produce.".
Which action included in the perioperative patient plan of care can the charge nurse delegate to a surgical technologist?
a. Pass sterile instruments and supplies to the surgeon. b. Teach the patient about what to expect in the operating room (OR). c. Continuously monitor and interpret the patient's echocardiogram (ECG) during surgery. d. Give the postoperative report to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse.
A child is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB). The nurse should be prepared to
1. administer nebulized epinephrineand oral or IM dexamethasone. 2. administer antibiotics and assist withpossible intubation. 3. swab the throat for a throat culture. 4. obtain a sputum specimen.