The physician is discussing an older person who has just had a stroke. He says that he will try to give t-PA to minimize the ischemic penumbra. What does this tell you?
a. he believes the person will die
b. he believes the person has had a hemorrhagic stroke that can be helped by medication
c. he believes the person has had a stroke from a clot which, if eliminated, may result in less damage
d. he doesn't know what he is talking about
C
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Which of the following are strategies that could be used by the nurse when critically appraising research studies? (Select all that apply.)
a. Examine the validity of the research. b. Look at the reference list of the study. c. Look for criteria of inclusion. d. Look for use of PICO format.
In a group therapy setting, one member is very demanding, repeatedly interrupting others and taking most of the group time. The nurse's best response would be:
A. "Will you briefly summarize your point because others need time also?" B. "Your behavior is obnoxious and drains the group." C. "I'm so frustrated with your behavior." D. to ignore the behavior and allow him to vent.
Which term describes hemoglobin that has given up its oxygen to the body's cells?
a. Reduced b. Detached c. Oxyhemoglobin d. Hypoxyhemoglobin
Claire has been given a prescription drug that slows down the reuptake of serotonin. Which effect is most likely to occur once she starts taking the drug.
A. increased memory loss B. increased depression C. decreased memory loss D. decreased depression