If you cannot palpate the femoral pulse in an unresponsive infant, you should:
A) apply an AED at once.
B) palpate the brachial pulse.
C) initiate CPR immediately.
D) assess for adequate breathing.
Answer: C) initiate CPR immediately.
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A researcher has limited time and funds. Which of the following research designs would be most appropriate?
a. Cohort study b. Incidence study c. Longitudinal study d. Retrospective study
During the first 24 hours when the nurse administers hypertonic saline in a patient with SIADH, the serum sodium should be raised no more than
a. 5 mEq/day. b. 12 mEq/day. c. 20 mEq/day. d. 25 mEq/day.
The nurse is working on a unit that is shorthanded due to another nurse's illness. The manager was unable to replace the nurse, so the extra clients were assigned to the remaining nurses
The manager was able to get the help of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) from the house pool to help on the unit. In order for effective care to be given to the clients, the nurses would: 1. Delegate tasks to the UAP. 2. Explain to the manager that care may be compromised if another nurse does not work the shift. 3. Tell the clients their care will be sparse. 4. Tell the manager what tasks the UAP should undertake.