Which of the following procedures is recommended for clients with dysrhythmias who are not candidates for cardioversion and fail to respond to conventional measures?
A) Angiography C) Open heart surgery
B) Maze procedure D) Heart transplantation
B
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A nurse is providing care for a patient who has a rheumatic disorder. The nurse's comprehensive assessment includes the patient's mood, behavior, LOC, and neurologic status. What is this patient's most likely diagnosis?
A) Osteoarthritis (OA) B) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) C) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) D) Gout
The novice nurse manager is devising a work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. Which of the following actions will help ensure effective time management?
1. The nurse manage begins to delegate some tasks to others. 2. The nurse manager decides to work during the day shift and half of the evening shift during the week to get everything done. 3. The nurse manager adheres to a very strict "appointments only" rule, and does not allow any interruptions. 4. The nurse manager mandates that every staff member must attend management meetings.
A patient presents to the emergency room with a K level of 6.5. What potentially life- threatening complication would you assess for?
A) Cardiac dysrhythmias. B) Decreased urine output. C) Nausea and vomiting. D) Ataxia.
Mrs. Walker is a 68-year-old patient who is in very good health and comes to the clinic for a routine health assessment. Even though she is in good health, she shows signs of aging. Which is true for older adults?
A. Decreased salivation leads to dry mouth. B. Gastric acid secretion increases. C. Liver size increases. D. None of the above.