Which of the following results is the primary treatment goal for angina?
A) Reversal of ischemia
B) Reversal of infarction
C) Reduction of stress and anxiety
D) Reduction of associated risk factors
Ans: A) Reversal of ischemia
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What is the most accurate inference the nurse can make about the patient with this data? The patient: a. is transsexual b. is a transvestite c. is homosexual d. has gender confusion
The AACN has developed short directives that can be used as quick references for clinical use that are known as
a. Critical Care Protocol. b. Practice Policies. c. Evidence-Based Research. d. Practice Alerts.
A hospital has been notified that a tornado injured numerous people in a neighboring town and the hospital may receive some victims. How should the hospital administration respond?
1. Immediately implement the hospital's incident command system. 2. Wait until the first victims arrive to implement the hospital incident command system. 3. Implement the positions and functions most likely to be required by the situation and reassess once patients arrive. 4. Notify the emergency department that a drill is possible.
Which statement is the most accurate regarding medication use in pregnant women?
1. Inhaled drugs are absorbed more quickly. 2. Drug excretion rates are lowered. 3. Oral drugs' absorption rate is lowered. 4. Drug use should be avoided during pregnancy.