A patient is being evaluated for possible permanent pacemaker implantation. Which of the following would be the best indication for permanent pacemaker implantation in this patient?
A) Myotonic muscular dystrophy with any degree of atrioventricular (AV) block
B) Asymptomatic sinus node dysfunction
C) Chronic, intermittent complete (bifascicular) heart block
D) Transient AV block after acute myocardial infarction (MI)
C
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The collective bargaining process is governed by ____
a. A group of specially trained employees b. A percentage of staff employees and supervisors selected by the employer c. Federal laws d. The state professional nursing organization
During the auscultation of a patient's heart sounds, the nurse hears a murmur of moderate intensity. This finding would be documented as a:
a. Grade I c. Grade III b. Grade II d. Grade IV
Parents of a newborn ask the nurse how much the newborn can see. The parents specifically want to know what type of visual stimuli they should provide for their newborn. The nurse responds to the parents by telling them:
1. "Infants can see very little until about 3 months of age.". 2. "Infants can track their parents' eyes and can distinguish patterns, preferring complex patterns.". 3. "The infant's eyes must be protected, and the infant enjoys looking at brightly colored stripes.". 4. "It is important to shield the newborn's eyes. Overhead lights facilitate their see-ing.".
The nurse in a prenatal clinic is working with a pregnant patient who takes multiple herbal supplements. Which herbal supplement taken by the patient would most concern the nurse?
a. Blue cohosh, because it can induce uterine contractions b. Echinacea, because it can suppress immunity c. Ginkgo biloba, because it reduces blood flow d. Black cohosh, because it causes spontaneous abortion