Alzheimer's Disease (AD) begins with deposits of plaques made of:
a. -amyloid protein c. -amyloid protein
b. ?-amyloid protein d. -amyloid protein
B
AD begins with deposits of plaques made of ?-amyloid protein, a substance that is normally involved in cell repair.
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Case management is an interventional strategy used by health care providers to:
a. advocate for nurses. b. coordinate health care delivery. c. facilitate cost accounting. d. investigate medical errors.
A piggyback of KCL 15 mEq in 250 mL of 0.9% saline is prescribed to be infused over 1 hour to treat a patient's hypokalemia. Which action is the most important before the infusion is started?
a. Assess the IV cannula and site to make sure the cannula is securely taped. b. Obtain an ECG monitor to monitor heart rhythm during the infusion. c. Review the previous 24-hour intake and output. d. Prepare an ice pack to place over the IV site to relieve the burning.
A nurse is following a plan of care for passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. What specifics will be included on the plan?
A) Ask the patient to demonstrate ROM at 9 a.m. each day. B) Do ROM exercises two times a day, each exercise two to five times. C) Request family be available twice a day to perform ROM. D) Move each joint until the patient complains of pain.
Mixed mode surveys involve doing some interviews via the Internet and some via the telephone
A) True B) False