As the nurse caring for a patient who has suffered a myocardial infarction that has damaged the sinoatrial (SA) node, you should plan to monitor for which of the following potential complications? Choose all that apply
1) Decreased heart rate
2) Increased heart rate
3) Decreased cardiac output
4) Decreased strength of ventricular contractions
ANS: 1, 3
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The faculty is discussing cardiac output with a student. Which components comprise the cardiac output? (Select all that apply.)
A. Afterload B. Contractility C. Heart rate D. Hemoglobin E. Stroke volume
Which transmission of organisms is not prevented by the nurse performing hand hygiene?
1. Vehicle-borne transmission 2. Vector-borne transmission 3. Indirect contact transmission 4. Direct contact transmission
Control of health behaviors, compliance with medical regimes, and commitment to wellness are major themes that serve to unify concepts related to health promotion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
To discover the expanded role of the practical nurse, the LPN/LVN should investigate
a. the state's Nurse Practice Act. b. job descriptions for the practical nurse in local health care agencies. c. information gained from practical nurses working in various clinical settings. d. the opinions of physicians who service area nursing homes and extended care facilities.