What syndrome is characterized by sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by heart block?
What will be an ideal response?
Stokes-Adams syndrome
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The circulating nurse is responsible for which of the following tasks?
A) Monitoring the patient and documents B) Estimating the patient's blood loss C) Setting up the sterile tables D) Keeping track of drains and sponges
Which of the following accurately reflects the presence of HIV/AIDS in the elderly?
a. There is a low incidence of occurrence in the elderly population. b. The signs and symptoms mimic those of normal aging. c. There are more elderly women than men affected by this disease. d. Less than 5% of all new cases are in people over the age of 50.
The meninges provide protection, support, and nourishment to the brain and spinal cord. Which of the following terms is used to describe the fibrous connective tissue that hugs the brain closely and extends into every fold of the brain's surface?
A) Dura mater B) Arachnoid C) Fascia D) Pia mater
A patient is suspected of having a rheumatic disorder. What is one laboratory test the nurse would expect the physician to order?
A) Erythrocyte count B) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate C) Creatinine clearance D) Basic metabolic panel