Counting the number of QRS waves in an electrocardiogram (ECG) that occur within a 1-minute period helps determine the ________.
A. number of premature atrial contractions
B. stroke volume
C. heart rate
D. cardiac output
Answer: C
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a. radiation. b. conduction. c. convection. d. evaporation.
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A. Giving a positive message to the patient that he is cared about and for B. Interfering with another nurse's patient assignment C. Reflecting behavior typical in an organization that has a positive culture D. Both A and C
The primiparous client has told the nurse that she is afraid she will develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy because her mother did. Which statement would be best for the nurse to make?
1. "It is not unusual for women to develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy." 2. "Most women don't have any problem until after they've delivered." 3. "If your mother had hemorrhoids, you will get them, too." 4. "If you get hemorrhoids, you probably will need surgery to get rid of them."
Medicare payment to the acute care facility is based on
A) the actual cost of providing care. B) diagnosis related groups. C) a rate equivalent to private insurance. D) a uniform procedural payment scale.