When an elderly patient receiving a blood transfusion presents with an elevated blood pressure, distended neck veins, and shortness of breath, the patient is most likely experiencing
A) Allergic reaction
B) Pulmonary embolism
C) Fluid overload
D) Anaphylaxis
Ans: C
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The population health nurse is identifying determinants of health to address the development of cancer in a small rural neighborhood. Which determinants should the nurse identify? (Select all that apply.)
1. Availability of health facilities. 2. Mean age of the male population. 3. Prevailing diet high in unprocessed foods and low fat. 4. High percentage of tobacco use among the male population. 5. Proximity of the community to chemical plants that have a poor history of regulating emissions.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) paper contains a standardized grid where the horizontal axis measures time and the vertical axis measures voltage or amplitude. The nurse must understand that each horizontal box indicates:
a. 200 milliseconds or 0.20 seconds duration. b. 40 milliseconds or 0.04 seconds duration. c. 3 seconds duration. d. millivolts of amplitude.
An essential outcome of family therapy is:
a. change. b. acceptance. c. accountability. d. participation.
Leonard presents with symptoms of hyperlipidemia and is prescribed simvastatin. Simvastatin is available as 20-mg tablets. If the duration of the treatment is 7 weeks and the daily dosage is 40 mg, calculate the total number of tablets required for the duration of the treatment.
A. 135 tablets B. 98 tablets C. 280 tablets D. 140 tablets