Post-resuscitation goals include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Control dysrhythmias
b. Maintain airway
c. Maintain blood pressure
d. Wean off oxygen
A, B, C
Post-resuscitation goals include optimizing tissue perfusion by airway, blood pressure maintenance, oxygenation, and control of dysrhythmias.
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1. Hyperventilation. 2. Seizure auras. 3. Imminent birth. 4. Anxiety.
A patient has returned to the emergency department (ED) numerous times over the past 3 months. The patient has newly diagnosed diabetes and cannot afford testing supplies. Which ED nurse referral is indicated?
1. Nurse educator 2. Emergency nurse practitioner (ENP) 3. Emergency clinical nurse specialist (ECNS) 4. Case manager
What type of adnexal disorder is causing her pain?
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Which of the following services implemented by nurses would represent primary prevention?
a. A nurse-managed hospital respiratory unit for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema b. A quit-smoking-now clinic for adults who want to give up the habit c. A "don't smoke" campaign for elementary school students d. A "stay beautiful" campaign for high school female smokers that stresses that smokers have wrinkles about a decade earlier than their chronologic peers