You nick a person's face. What should you do?
a. Apply direct pressure to the bleeding site.
b. Call for the nurse.
c. Apply a Band-Aid.
d. Wait for the bleeding to stop.
B
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A) Blood to flow back from the aorta to the left ventricle B) Obstruction of blood flow from the left ventricle C) Blood to flow back from the left atrium to the left ventricle D) Obstruction of blood from the left atrium to left ventricle
The patient was exposed to cutaneous anthrax 2 weeks ago. What will the nurse see when assessing the patient's skin?
1. Large pustules, and later, reddish scabs 2. Small, fluid-filled vesicles, and later, small skin erosions 3. Ulcerated areas, and later, keloids 4. Small skin lesions, and later, black scabs
Which of the following is a potential side effect of ACE inhibitors?
a. Nausea b. Headache c. Upset stomach d. Dry cough
The nurse is preparing to analyze a patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm strip. In which order should the nurse complete this analysis? Place the six steps in the correct order.Choice 1. Determine rate.Choice 2. Assess P wave.Choice 3. Determine regularity.Choice 4. Identify abnormalities.Choice 5. Assess P-to-QRS relationship.Choice 6. Determine interval durations.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).