A nurse auscultates a client's hear rate and rhythm and finds the rhythm to be irregular. Which of the following would the nurse do next?
A) Inspect for a lift
B) Palpate for a thrill
C) Auscultate for pulse rate deficit
D) Listen for a ventricular gallop
C
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A client, who has sustained burns to the anterior chest and upper extremities, is brought to the burn center. During the initial stage of assessment, which nursing diagnosis is primary?
A) Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange B) Acute Pain C) Risk for Infection D) Alteration in Tissue Perfusion
When administering an oral medications to an infant what should the nurse keep in mind?
A) The infant will take oral medications more readily after being fed B) The infant will take medications more readily if allowed to move the head as desired C) The oral medication should be placed along the side of the mouth when using a syringe or dropper D) The infant will take a medication more readily if the flavor is disguised
Which of the following about Cronbach's alpha is not true?
a. It is an index of the extent to which different subparts of an instrument reliably measure the critical attribute. b. It is an estimate of how much "true score" is present in an obtained score. c. Its values can range from .00 to 1.00. d. The lower its value, the more reliable the instrument is.
Parents are attending a pre-baby class and receiving information on SIDS. Identify important information the nurse should provide during the course. Select all that apply
1. A firm mattress 2. A bendy bumper around the entire bed 3. A pillow 4. Tight-fitting sheets 5. A well-ventilated room