An adolescent describes her menstrual pattern to the nurse. Which observation is typical of a usual menstrual pattern?
A) Flow usually lasts four to six days
B) The usual cycle is 36 days
C) The average amount of flow is 500 mL
D) Menstruation typically begins at 18 years
Ans: A
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A patient has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) for chronic ventricular tachydysrhythmias. If the patient's rhythm deteriorates to ventricular fibrillation,
a. an external defibrillator will need to be applied. b. start CPR and call a code. c. the ICD will defibrillate at a high energy level. d. the ICD is programmed to cardiovert at a high energy level.
Which of the following best describes why states will increasingly monitor and report on quality and cost of health care?
a. Citizens are increasingly complaining of high medical costs in a depressed economy. b. Congress has been unsuccessful in reducing health care costs. c. Taxation has decreased, resulting in fewer funds available for health care. d. Hospitals and nursing homes are demanding increased funding.
The patient who has been diagnosed with metastatic cancer declines chemotherapy treatments. The nurse assists this patient in explaining this position to other health care providers. What advocacy model is this nurse exemplifying?
1. Rights protection model 2. Values-based decision model 3. Jurisprudence model 4. Patient advocate model