What drugs are often prescribed after a person suffers a myocardial infarction because the medication relieves stress on the heart muscle by reducing the force of a heartbeat??
A) Beta blockers
B) Calcium channel blockers
C) Diuretics
D) Angiotensin II receptor blockers
A
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Florence Nightingale established a nursing school at Saint Thomas Hospital in London. It was characterized by: (Select all that apply.)
a. Allowing all applicants who applied to be enrolled b. Offering formal and practical educational experiences c. Keeping records of students' progress d. Focusing on sanitation and hygiene e. Retaining a registry of all graduates
Which aspect of hand washing is most effective when there is visible dirt on the hands?
1. Using hot water instead of warm water 2. Using plenty of lather with friction 3. Drying the hands vigorously from wrists to fingers 4. Applying lotion to the hands
A patient in the emergency department was
showing signs of hypoglycemia and had a fingerstick glucose level of 34 mg/dL. The patient has just become unconscious. What is the nurse's next action? a. Have the patient eat glucose tablets. b. Have the patient consume fruit juice, a nondiet soft drink, or crackers. c. Administer intravenous glucose (50% dextrose). d. Call the lab to order a fasting blood glucose level.
What is true of quality in healthcare?
1. It is easy to define. 2. It is easy to measure. 3. It is complex. 4. It is unachievable.