A nurse is to assess the systolic blood pressure (BP) of a client who faces the risk of impending shock. Which of the following values will indicate impending shock?
A) A systolic BP of 122 mm Hg C) A systolic BP of 91 mm Hg
B) A systolic BP of 114 mm Hg D) A systolic BP of 79 mm Hg
C
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A client arrives in the emergency department undergoing CPR after being rescued from submersion in cold water. The nurse should recognize that CPR should be continued until the client's:
a. core temperature reaches 94 degrees Fahrenheit and cardiac status is evaluated b. electrocardioversion can be attempted c. family member can authorize "do not resuscitate" orders d. reason for being in cold water is determined
The nurse should know that once HIV enters the body, seroconversion to HIV positive usually occurs within:
1. 6 to 10 days. 2. 2 to 4 weeks. 3. 6 to 12 weeks. 4. 6 months.
The nurse is performing a cultural assessment on a client. Which of the following questions would a nurse use to obtain data about social life?
A) How do you spend your free time? B) Who lives in your home? C) What support systems do you have outside the home? D) Do you have any rituals or habits that we need to be aware of?
Which of the following populations is most likely to use fat instead of carbohydrates as an energy source during exercise?
1. Adolescence athletes 2. Athletes who run marathons 3. Athletes with chronic diseases 4. Ballet dancers