Treatment of the client with ventricular fibrillation (VF) requires which of these measures?
a. a precordial thump
b. administration of lidocaine hydrochloride
c. CPR and immediate defibrillation
d. digoxin administration
C
VF occurs in cardiomyopathy, hypoxemia, digitalis toxicity, and electrolyte imbalance and is treated with medications and oxygen; if these measures are unsuccessful, cardioversion, defibrillation, or use of an automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator may be required.
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A) "Hold the spirometer at your lips and breathe in and out like you normally would." B) "When you're ready, blow hard into the spirometer for as long as you can." C) "Take a deep breath and then blow short, forceful breaths into the spirometer." D) "Breathe in deeply through the spirometer, hold your breath briefly, and then exhale."
Which term refers to a situation in which there is not an obvious right or wrong choice?
a. confusion c. material principle of justice b. ethical dilemma d. values clarification
MC The nurse is planning a health program for a community. The first task the nurse should consider in planning for the program is
A. Analyze the issue. B. Set the stage for evaluation. C. Create the planning group. D. Define and prioritize the issue.
When a heart valve fails to open to its normal orifice size, it is said to be:
a. stenotic b. incompetent c. sclerotic d. regurigitant