When assessing an irregular heart rate, the nurse should count the beats for:
a. 15 seconds and multiply by 4. c. 1 full minute.
b. 30 seconds and multiply by 2. d. 5 minutes.
ANS: C
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a. advertise nurse–patient ratios. b. apply for magnet hospital status. c. hire advanced practice nurses. d. publish complication rates.
The nurse researcher has traveled across country to a library that holds historical documents significant to the study topic. What should the researcher do first?
1. Find a good study table to use while working. 2. Walk around the library, looking for the documents. 3. Consult with one of the librarians. 4. Look for the library's card catalog.
A nurse is performing an admission assessment for an 81-year-old patient who generally enjoys good health. When considering normal, age-related changes to hepatic function, the nurse should anticipate what finding?
A) Similar liver size and texture as in younger adults B) A nonpalpable liver C) A slightly enlarged liver with palpably hard edges D) A slightly decreased size of the liver
What should a nurse anticipate will happen when a patient's first ELISA result is positive?
a. The diagnosis of AIDS is confirmed. b. The test is repeated in 6 to 8 months. c. Another blood sample must be obtained for testing. d. A Western blot test is performed on the same sample.