Which type of rescue breathing is used whenever possible?
a. Mouth-to-mouth
b. Mouth-to-nose
c. Mouth-to-barrier device
d. The type the rescuer is most comfortable using
C
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Which theory of aging states that the occurrence of extreme tension throughout the lifetime causes structural and chemical changes in the body that eventually causes irreversible tissue damage?
a. collagen theory c. programmed aging b. immunity theory d. stress theory
Six weeks after an above the knee (AKA) amputation, a patient returns to the outpatient office for a routine postoperative check up. During the nurse's assessment, the patient reports symptoms of phantom pain
What would the nurse correctly tell the patient to do to reduce the discomfort of the phantom pain? A) Apply hot compresses to the area of the amputation. B) Avoid rehabilitation exercises until the pain subsides. C) Comfortably increase their level of activity. D) Assess for a pulse in the extremity of the amputation every 4 to 6 hours.
The client with an IUD has a positive pregnancy test. When planning care, the nurse will base decisions on which anticipated action?
a. A therapeutic abortion will need to be scheduled because fetal damage is inevitable. b. Hormonal analyses will be done to determine the underlying cause of the false-positive test result. c. The IUD will need to be removed to avoid complications such as miscarriage or infection. d. The IUD will need to remain in place to avoid injuring the fetus.
When a nurse assesses the necessity of receiving care before providing services, it is called a
a. Concurrent audit b. Retrospective audit c. Prospective utilization review d. Retrospective utilization review