Canker sores are a relatively common inflammatory disease that involve the oral cavity. They are most often caused by ingesting fluids that are highly acidic such as lemonade and orange juice
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The patient's ECG shows the following characteristics: PR interval .08, QRS .08, and isoelectric ST segment. The nurse realizes that these characteristics indicate which finding?
1. faster than normal conduction from the SA node to the ventricles, normal conduction through the ventricles, and normal ST segment 2. faster than normal conduction from the SA node to the ventricles, faster than normal conduction through the ventricles, and normal ST segment 3. normal conduction from the SA node to the ventricles, normal conduction through the ventricles, and normal ST segment 4. normal conduction from the SA node to the ventricles, normal conduction through the ventricles, and abnormal ST segment
As a nurse manager on a urology unit, you note that there has been a marked increase in medication errors on the unit. Which of the following actions would be consistent with the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) measures?
a. Staff are consulted regarding improvements in interprofessional approaches to patient care. b. Nursing staff are asked for input regarding the purchase of new medication carts. c. A recognition program is developed to acknowledge nurses who have provided safe and exemplary care utilizing skills in the staffing mix to optimize the delivery of patient care. d. Recent changes in staffing mixes are examined to determine if the timing of changes coincides with the increase in errors.
The patient is being encouraged to purchase a portable automatic blood pressure device so he can monitor his own blood pressure at home. What are some of the benefits of this? (Select all that apply.)
a. Blood pressures can be obtained if pulse rates become irregular. b. Patients can provide information about patterns to health care providers. c. Patients can actively participate in their treatment. d. Self-monitoring helps with compliance and treatment. e. The risk of obtaining an inaccurate reading is decreased.
Which of the following tests is considered the "gold standard" for definitively diagnosing osteoporosis?
a. Bone alkaline phosphatase levels b. Urinary N-telopeptide assay c. Bone mass density measurement by densitometry d. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)