The nurse is aware that most convulsive seizures begin with a:
a. Clonic phase
b. Tonic phase
c. Atonic phase
d. Postictal phase
B
Most convulsive seizures begin with a tonic phase in which the body stiffens and the patient drops to the floor, followed by a clonic phase with jerking movements, and finally a post-ictal stage.
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A. "For Pseudomonas infections, we can use penicillin antibiotics." B. "Preventing respiratory infections is crucial for quality of life." C. "Unfortunately, your child is sterile and unable to have children." D. "With pancreatic enzymes, vitamin replacement is not needed."
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The nurse should recognize that this woman is experiencing the effects of: A) A Colles' fracture B) A compression fracture C) A stress fracture D) An impacted fracture
A nursing priority in any care situation is the establishment and maintenance of a patent airway. Which of the following patients would likely require medical and nursing interventions to protect the airway?
A) A patient who has developed septic shock during treatment for severe burns B) A patient who has gone into anaphylactic shock after inadvertently eating shellfish C) A patient whose myocardial infarction has resulted in cardiogenic shock D) A patient who has gone into hypovolemic shock as a result of injury to the femoral artery
What are the limitations of employing a virtual environment as a teaching method? (Select all that apply.)
a. Access b. Interface c. Creativity d. Cost