Oxygen-conserving devices (OCDs) reduce the amount of oxygen the patient uses, resulting in an overall cost reduction to the patient
The type of OCD that stores oxygen in a chamber during the expiratory phase of respirations is known as the _______________.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
reservoir nasal cannula
The reservoir nasal cannula stores oxygen in a chamber during the expiratory phase of respirations.
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When preparing the patient, the nurse should emphasize the need to do which of the following? A) Remain NPO for 12 hours prior to the treatment. B) Hold the solution in the bladder for 2 hours before voiding. C) Drink the intravesical solution quickly and on an empty stomach. D) Avoid acidic foods and beverages until the full cycle of treatment is complete.
The nurse educator is providing patient education about the Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial (CAST). The nurse correctly explains that the trial demonstrated what effect from the pharmacologic suppression of dysrhythmias?
a. It reduced mortality by 50% but increased morbidity. b. It significantly reduced the risk of a second myocardial infarction (MI). c. It doubled the risk of a second MI. d. It should be used in all patients who have had an MI, regardless of rhythm.
A nurse may try to plan a nursing program to improve the aggregate's efforts at self-care in a particular area, such as accident prevention. What measurement would be the best way to evaluate the outcomes of the nurse's intervention?
A. Number of accidents in the year following the intervention compared with the previous year B. Number of people who attended the nurse's educational programs C. Number of requests for information the nurse received after giving the program D. Satisfaction level of those who attended the educational programs
Which term describes a tablet that is bisected by a groove to allow for breakage into halves?
A. indented B. scored C. grooved D. bisected