In atrial arrhythmias, the atrioventricular (AV) node overrides the SA node impulses and the AV node becomes the heart's____________.?
A) pacemaker
B) battery
C) defibrillator
D) generator
A
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A nurse is considering reporting suspected abuse by a step-father, but she is worried that she might jeopardize a developing relationship with the child's mother. What legal ramifications should she consider?
1. If she does not report her suspicions, she could lose her license. 2. If she makes a report, the step-father could sue her for false arrest. 3. If she makes the report, the mother could accuse her of alienation of affection. 4. If she does not make a report, her agency could be liable for any medical expenses.
The nurse working in the ER is aware that emergency management of an open fracture of the left tibia includes which of the following?
A) Reducing the fracture B) Using unpadded splints C) Covering the wound with the patient's clothes D) Assessing the neurovascular status distal to the injury
A client says she heard from a friend that you stop having periods once you are on "the pill." The most appropriate response would be
a. "If your friend has missed her period, she should stop taking the pills and get a preg-nancy test as soon as possible." b. "Missed periods can be very dangerous and may lead to the formation of precancerous cells." c. "The pill prevents the uterus from making much endometrial lining; that is why periods may often be scant or skipped occasionally." d. "The pill should cause a normal menstrual period every month. It sounds like your friend has not been taking the pills properly."