Does the study recommend a target body temperature of 33°C for unconscious patients admitted to hospital following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest?
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response: The study concluded that a targeted temperature of 36°C demonstrated no difference in both primary and secondary outcomes (survival at 180 days and neurological outcome) to a temperature control of 33°C (therapeutic hypothermia). Therefore, this study supports a targeted temperature control strategy maintaining a temperature range of 33°C to 36°C.
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The difference between the aseptic and terminal methods of sterilization is that the
a. Aseptic method does not require boiling of the bottles. b. Terminal method requires boiling water to be added to the formula. c. Aseptic method requires a longer preparation time. d. Terminal method sterilizes the prepared formula at the same time it sterilizes the equipment.
The patient asks the nurse what he should do about continuing cancer treatment. The nurse responds, "You should stop before you get so weak you can't enjoy a few good weeks with your family." This is an example of
a. fidelity. b. beneficence. c. nonmaleficence. d. beneficent paternalism.
The same nursing documentation record is used in every unit of a hospital. Why does a hospital use a standardized form for nursing documentation? (Choose all that apply.)
a. Helps to provide continuity of care b. Standardizes patient care parameters c. Assists in maintaining confidentiality d. Reduces the number of medication errors e. Provides the foundation for staffing levels f. Allows for quality evaluations between units