A patient is experiencing a malfunction with his permanent implanted pacemaker, and the nurse is examining his electrocardiogram strip. The patient's pacemaker has a ventricular unipolar catheter and is in VVI mode
Which of the following findings should the nurse be most concerned about?
A) Pacing spikes absent
B) Pacing spike followed by a QRS complex
C) Tall pacing spikes
D) A narrow QRS
A
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A patient, age 69, has emphysema. On assessment, the nurse notes the presence of a "barrel chest." What does this pathology result from?
a. An increase in the lateromedial area from hypertrophy of mucous glands in the bronchi b. An increased anteroposterior diameter caused by overinflation of the alveoli c. A decrease in anteroposterior diameter caused by chronic dilation of the bronchi d. A widening of the sternocostal area secondary to chronic constriction of smooth muscles in the airways leading to bronchospasms
To enable meaningful evaluation, the nurse takes care to establish expected outcomes that are:
1. agreeable. 2. negotiable. 3. presentable. 4. measurable.
A nurse is examining the income levels and social networks of individuals in a community. Which of the following is the nurse investigating?
a. Culture b. Development c. Community d. Determinants
An IV is infusing at 125 mL/h. The strength of the solution in the bag is 10 mcg/mL. What is the dosage rate in mg/h?
1. 1250 mg/h 2. 1.25 mg/h 3. 750 mg/h 4. 75 mg/h