If you believe that a patient is having a heart attack, you should
A. elevate the head.
B. begin CPR.
C. run for the nurse.
D. position the patient in the Trendelenburg position.
Answer: A
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a. Increased emphasis on evidence-based practice b. Improved reimbursement schedules that allow primary care providers to spend more time with each individual client c. Increased attention to patients' needs for health education and self-management d. Increased communication, cooperation, and collaboration between various components of the health care system e. Increased use of information technology (electronic medical records and data management) f. Improved organization of the health care system
Which activities would be indicative of a newborn in the quiet-alert sleep cycle?
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From a faculty perspective, the two critical criteria for a CMS/LMS are:
a. ease of use and tool set. b. installed base and integration. c. cost and scalability. d. ease of use and installed base.
A school-age child is admitted in vasoocclusive sickle cell crisis (pain episode). The child's care should include which therapeutic interventions?
a. Hydration and pain management b. Oxygenation and factor VIII replacement c. Electrolyte replacement and administration of heparin d. Correction of alkalosis and reduction of energy expenditure