The initial setting on a manual defibrillator for a patient older than 1 year is
a. 100 joules. c. 2 joules/kg.
b. 360 joules. d. 4 joules/kg.
C
On a manual defibrillator, the initial dose of electricity is 2 joules/kg. If using an automated external defibrillator, this should only be used for children older than 1 year. Immediately after the shock, cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be resumed for 2 minutes (five cycles). The compressions support the heart while it is in a recovery state even if a perfusion rhythm has returned.
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a. absorption of drugs. b. distribution of drugs. c. metabolism of drugs. d. elimination of drugs.
A patient is admitted for a lumbar laminectomy. The nurse realizes that which of the following portion of the vertebra will be removed?
1. pedicles that attach the arch to the body 2. spinous process 3. roof of the arch 4. cartilage
It is recommended that the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (or a site-specific version thereof) be used in every instance where a patient undergoes surgery
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A client calls the clinic and tells the nurse she has nausea and breast tenderness and is afraid she might be pregnant. She is taking oral contraceptives and has taken them exactly as prescribed. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. Tell the client to purchase an at-home pregnancy test to determine pregnancy. 2. Tell the client to come in for an evaluation and to discuss birth control. 3. Tell the client that these symptoms are side effects of oral contraceptives. 4. Verify with the client that she has taken all her pills just as prescribed.