The probability an event will occur within a specified period of time is called:
a. Rate
b. Risk
c. Epidemiology
d. Epidemic
B
Risk is the probability an event will occur within a specified period of time.
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While measuring a patient's blood pressure, the nurse uses the proper technique to obtain an accurate reading. Which of these situations will result in a falsely high blood pressure reading? Select all that apply
a. The person supports his or her own arm during the blood pressure reading. b. The blood pressure cuff is too narrow for the extremity. c. The arm is held above level of the heart. d. The cuff is loosely wrapped around the arm. e. The person is sitting with his or her legs crossed. f. The nurse does not inflate the cuff high enough.
The nurse is caring for a patient with anxiety and depression who tells the nurse, "I am always stressed out." Which factors inform the nurse's understanding of stress? Select all that apply
1. It relates to an individual's perception of demands being made on him or her. 2. It relates to the individual's perception of his or her ability to meet the demands being made on him or her. 3. It is often a precipitant of anxiety. 4. It is often caused by anxiety. 5. It relates to an individual's perception of others.
Outcomes research in health care is oriented toward establishing:
a. characteristics and description of nursing phenomena. b. critical indicators. c. predictive relationships. d. quality and effectiveness.
A patient is prescribed 500 mg of amoxicillin (Amoxil). The amoxicillin on hand is . How many milliliters does the nurse administer for this patient?
a. 10 b. 25 c. 50 d. 100