Part of cardiac function involves the movement of ions in and out of cells, resulting in changes in the polarity of the cell membrane
As part of a teaching plan, the nurse explains that the term "depolarized" means that the cardiac cell membrane is what?
A) In transition
B) Electrically neutral
C) Negatively charged
D) Positively charged
C
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient with end stage liver disease. The nurse knows that the patient is at risk for hyperdynamic circulation and varices. Which of the following assessments would indicate a hyperdynamic status?
a. cardiac output of 8 L/min. b. normal sinus rhythm on the cardiac monitor. c. blood pressure of 180/90 mm Hg. d. Stools that are guaiac positive.
Patients who survive shock may be discharged home to finish the recovery phase of their disease process. The home health nurse plays an integral part in monitoring these patients
What is an important part of the care given by the home health nurse? A) Providing supervision to home health aides in providing necessary patient care B) Assisting patient and family to identify and mobilize community resources C) Providing ongoing medical care during the family's rehabilitation phase D) Reinforcing the importance of continuous assessment to prevent further episodes of shock
What is CAT and how does it relate to the NCLEX-RN exam?
a. CAT = continuous accessible teaching b. CAT = categorical adaptive technology c. CAT = computerized additive testing d. CAT =computerized adaptive testing
The ____________ range is the range of the middle 50% of the data
a. minimum b. maximum c. deviation d. semiquartile