A patient is administered medications for the treatment of rapid dysrhythmias. What is the mechanism of action for these medications?
A) Reduce automaticity
B) Increase conduction
C) Repolarize myocardial cells
D) Slow refractory period
A
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Individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF) are five more times likely to have which condition than those who do not?
a. hypertension c. myocardial infarction b. sudden death d. stroke
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was developed to:
a. make it easier to transport and transmit your personal health information. b. guard against insurance companies selling their client list of names and addresses. c. protect all individuals' identifiable health information held or transmitted. d. make health insurance companies more accountable for payment of claims.
The nurse is preparing to assess the reflexes of a 5-month-old infant. Which reflexes should the nurse anticipate to document? Select all that apply.
A. Stepping. B. Palmar grasp. C. Babinski. D. Rooting. E. Tonic neck.
The nursing student states, "I use information and technology all the time to keep in touch with my friends and family. I didn't know it was used in healthcare, too
" Which statements, made by a fellow student, would explain the healthcare uses of information and technology? Select all that apply. 1. "I read that information and technology have improved patient safety and quality of care." 2. "The textbook says that information and technology have improved efficiency and effectiveness of interprofesssional practice." 3. "The simulators we use in lab practice are a result of information and technology improvements." 4. "Information and technology have allowed nurses better ability to connect emotionally with their patients." 5. "The automated medication system we use in clinical is a result of advances in information and technology."