The ECG complex consists of five waveforms labeled with the letters P, Q, R, S, and T. What does the P-wave represent?
A) The end of ventricular conduction or depolarization and the beginning of ventricular recovery or repolarization
B) Atrial depolarization (conduction of the electrical impulse through the atria)
C) Ventricular recovery or repolarization
D) Ventricular depolarization and repolarization
B
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a. Pain rated as 2/10 after medication b. Distal pulse on affected extremity 2+/4+ c. Remains on bedrest as directed d. Verbalizes understanding of procedure
The nurse is providing education to a client who has recently been diagnosed with cancer. Which statements are true regarding cancer cells? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. The abnormal cells often travel to distant sites where they populate new tumors, a process called metastasis. 2. Cancer cells divide slowly. 3. Cancer cells lose their normal functions. 4. Cancer is thought to result from damage to genes controlling cell growth. 5. Cancer cells don't invade surrounding cells.
The fundamental belief of nurses that will foster use of a holistic nursing model to pro-mote wellness is which of the following?
a. Health care requires a partnership between patients and nurses. b. Nurses must monitor environmental influences on patient health. c. Wellness promotion centers on health teaching by professional nurses. d. The public's awareness of useful alternative therapies must be enhanced.
Mentorship has been shown to transform practice more effectively than teaching alone. Which of the following is the most significant result of mentorship?
A) Bedside application of the principles of evidence-base practice (EBP) B) More effective and accurate critical appraisal of evidence C) Better literature-searching skills than other nurses D) Clearer clinical decision making