Which of the following normally occurs during the cardiac cycle?
A) Right- and left-sided heart activity occur simultaneously.
B) Right side of the heart contracts slightly before the left side.
C) Left side of the heart contracts slightly before the right side.
D) There is no consistency in which side of the heart contracts first.
C
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1. "The smoke was too thick. You couldn't have gone back in." 2. "You're experiencing feelings of guilt, because you weren't able to save your children." 3. "Focus on the fact that you could have lost all four of your children." 4. "It's best if you try not to think about what happened. Try to move on."
A patient with Parkinson's disease would be at risk for falling as a result of:
1. quick movements. 2. unsteady, shuffling gait. 3. hemiparesis. 4. frequent loss of consciousness.
Which of the following factors is the most significant determinant of the success or failure of an evidence-based practice (EBP) educational initiative in a hospital system?
A) The prior familiarity with EBP of the bedside caregivers B) The educational level and demographics of the nursing staff C) The availability and quantity of financial resources D) The amount and quality of evidence within the specialties of each hospital unit
For a client with Ménière's disease whose nursing diagnosis is Risk for injury related to vertigo, which intervention is essential?
a. Administer medications for vertigo when the symptoms begin. b. Avoid glaring, bright lights. c. Have a family member stay with the client at all times. d. Teach the client to ambulate slowly when moving around the room or the hallway.