Which of the following conditions is lidocaine, a local anesthetic, used to treat?
A. Cardiac arrhythmias
B. Allergic reactions
C. Hypotension
D. None of the above
Answer: A
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Which of the following interventions may decrease the progression of chronic renal failure?
A) Avoidance of IV radiocontrast dyes B) Decreasing sodium in diet C) Fluid restriction D) Minimizing use of insulin
A nurse is caring for a 14-year-old with a gastrostomy tube. The girl has skin breakdown and irritation at the insertion site. Which of the following would be most appropriate method to secure the gastrostomy tube?
A) Nipple method B) Taping method C) Tension loop method D) Hydroactive dressing method
A 75-year-old patient tells you he is not planning to receive a "flu shot" this year because he had one just a year ago. What is your best response?
a. "Because you are older and your immune system is more fragile, you should have one this year too as a booster." b. "The virus causing influenza often changes each year and a new influenza vaccination is needed every flu season." c. "The "flu shot" you had last year should still protect you for seasonal influenza, but you still need a vaccination for H1N1." d. "The fact that you have been vaccinated by injection just last year makes you a candidate to use the nasal vaccination this year."
The nurse admits a patient to the hospital and develops a plan of care. What components should the nurse include in the nursing diagnosis statement?
a. The problem and the suggested patient goals or outcomes b. The problem with possible causes and the planned interventions c. The problem, its cause, and objective data that support the problem d. The problem with an etiology and the signs and symptoms of the problem