What stimulus causes posthyperventilation apnea (PHVA)?
a. Changes in PaO2 levels
b. Changes in PaCO2 levels
c. Damage to the forebrain
d. Any arrhythmic breathing pattern
Answer: b. Changes in PaCO2 levels
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A) Treat every patient exactly the same, regardless of culture. B) Be knowledgeable and skilled in medication administration. C) Know the action and side effects of all pain medications. D) Avoid stereotyping responses to pain by patients.
A nurse is conducting a mini-mental status examination (MMSE) on a 79-year-old patient. What is this nurse assessing for? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Disorientation B) Violence C) Recall D) Language E) Registration
A nurse instructs a group of parents of preschool-age children that the rules of safe social interaction for this age group are often learned by
A) Trial and error B) Interaction with parents C) Interaction with peers D) Through preschool
Which immunization will the nurse provide parental education during the health maintenance visit for a 4-year-old child?
1. Hepatitis B #3 2. Haemophilus influenzae type B #2 3. Inactive poliovirus #3 4. Measles, mumps, and rubella #1