You notice that the R waves are very large and deflecting above the graphing lines on the tracing paper. You should:
A) turn the paper speed up to 50 mm/sec.
B) turn down the paper speed to 10 mm/sec.
C) turn the gain or sensitivity down to "5" or "1/2" (depending on the unit).
D) turn the gain or sensitivity up to 2 (or 20, depending on the unit).
C
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patient? A) Tachycardia B) Anxiety C) Hypotension D) Fever
____ regulates circadian rhythms.
A. Thymosin B. Melatonin C. Erythropoietin D. Atrial natriuretic peptide E. Cortisol
Which of the following is an advantage of home care?
A) guaranteed eligibility for long-term transitional care B) simpler decisions involved with patient care C) patient's control over discharge plan D) normalization of family activities
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A) administering a narcotic analgesic. B) applying an antibiotic ointment or cream. C) covering it lightly with a sterile dressing. D) thoroughly cleaning it to prevent infection