The client is diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction. Which laboratory test is most specific in diagnosing acute MI?
A. Myoglobin
B. Serum LDH
C. CK-MB isoenzyme
D. Troponin T
C
CK-MB isoenzyme is found in myocardial muscle. CK-MB activity is most specific for MI and shows a predictable rise and fall over 3 days.
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The nurse is planning care for a patient who is suspected of being at risk for suicide. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask the patient when determining the presence of protective measures?
1. "Do you have any thoughts of suicide?" 2. "Do you have a history of trauma in your past?" 3. "What symptoms of depression are you experiencing?" 4. "Do you identify with a religious or spiritual group?"
Attributable risk is the proportion of cases or injuries that would be eliminated if a risk factor did not occur, but preventable fraction is
A. The number of cases that actually occur B. What could be achieved with a program implemented in a community setting within the at-risk population when community members actually participate in the program? C. The number of cases that require intervention D. What the estimated number of cases with high-risk factors are
Which technique should the nurse use when providing information to a patient with a health literacy level of fifth grade?
a. Use the passive voice of language. b. Present the most important information first. c. Shift from subject to subject until the patient responds. d. Explain using jargon so the patient will understand others on the health care team.
When a nurse is making an occupied bed, the client should be placed in which position as the nurse begins the procedure?
a. on the side facing the nurse b. on the side facing away from the nurse c. on the back d. at the top of the bed