The nurse explains that the diagnostic test that can scan the chest and the abdomen in less than 30 seconds is the _____________ _____
ANS:
spiral CT scan
helical CT scan
The spiral or helical CT scan can scan the chest and the abdomen in less than 30 seconds. This test is faster and more accurate.
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a. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) b. interferon beta (Avonex) c. prednisone (Delasone) d. dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)
When assessing the ankle-brachial index in a patient with peripheral artery disease, the nurse:
A) compares the strength of the pulses in the lower and upper extremities. B) compares the pulse rate in the upper and lower extremities. C) compares the blood pressure in the upper and lower extremities. D) compares sensation in the upper and lower extremities.
A nurse attempts to integrate complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) into nursing practice. Which of the following are basic principles of CAT? Select all that apply
A) Illness occurs in either the mind or the body, which are separate entities. B) Health is the absence of disease. C) Health is a state characterized by a dynamic balance of mind, body, and spirit. D) Illness is a manifestation of imbalance or disharmony and is a process. E) Curing is accomplished by external agents. F) Healing is a natural, slow process that involves the body, mind, and spirit.
Rural residents appear to have a more persistent, endemic level of depression. The factors that may contribute to this level of depression may be related to which of the following?
A. Crisis intervention B. Gaps in continuum of mental health services C. Sufficient number of mental health services D. Tolerance for destructive coping behaviors E. Trust in the health care professionals