"Were the methods that were used to generate the evidence sufficiently rigorous that the findings can be believed and accepted?" is a question used to appraise the results of an EBP initiative
A) True
B) False
A
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An experienced nurse has recently taken a position on a telemetry unit in the local hospital. After 2 weeks on the job, he finds that the staffing is not what was discussed during his employment interview with the nurse manager
Which approach would be most appropriate for the nurse to take? a. Give 2 weeks' notice and begin seeking employment at another hospital. b. Discuss the situation with the nursing manager who interviewed him. c. Talk to other employees about the staffing situation. d. Notify the charge nurse that this was not what was explained to him prior to em-ployment.
Signs and symptoms of restrictive cardiomyopathy are similar to those for constrictive pericarditis. What are the tests used to differentiate between cardiomyopathy and pericarditis? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Cardiac ultrasonography B) Pulmonary artery wedge pressure C) Pulmonary artery systolic pressure D) Central venous pressure E) Echocardiography
What is the name of the care provided when care is delivered in the individual's home but the individual is regarded as an inpatient of the hospital and remains under the care of the home unit doctor of the hospital?
a. Royal District Nursing Service. b. Hospital in the home. c. Home care. d. Community care.
A patient on a morphine patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) IV pump has a respiratory rate of 8, and is difficult to arouse. Which of the following would be the priority intervention?
1. Administering activated charcoal 2. Lowering the dose of morphine 3. Administering a medication that blocks mu and kappa receptors 4. Intubation and mechanical ventilation