The unique property of the heart that allows it to initiate its own electrical stimulation is known as ________.
A. autorhythmicity
B. conductivity
C. excitability
D. contractility
Answer: A
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a. 1 compression and 1 ventilation c. 10 compressions and 2 ventilations b. 5 compressions and 1 ventilation d. 15 compressions and 2 ventilations
The nurse is reviewing with a student nurse that special orders are required to cut the toenails of clients with certain diseases. The nurse asks the student nurse to identify those diseases
Which are the best responses by the nurse for diseases that require special orders before cutting nails? 1 . Diabetes 2 . Peripheral vascular disease 3 . Hemophilia 4 . Very thickened nails A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4
A 30-year-old client who had an amputation of his left leg above the knee complains that he often feels the presence of the absent body part. He occasionally experiences pain and an itching sensation over the amputated portion of the leg
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A client who has been prescribed an estrogen-progestin combination oral contraceptive asks the nurse how the medication works. What can the nurse respond to the client?
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