Which of the following actions is the first priority of care for a client exhibiting signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease?
A) Decrease anxiety
B) Enhance myocardial oxygenation
C) Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
D) Educate the client about his symptoms
Ans: B) Enhance myocardial oxygenation
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Families should have the option to be at the bedside when CPR is being administered
A) True B) False
An epidemiologist is tracking new cases of ASD in a rural area. Which characteristics must be in place for these numbers to be valid?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. A standardized definition of ASD must be used by all practitioners. 2. The methodology used to count ASD cases must be consistent, reliable, and valid. 3. All numbers collected before the year 2000 are incorrect and must be deleted. 4. Case counting must take place over an extended period. 5. Diagnoses must be verified by certified pediatricians.
A PHN is conducting an assessment of the community's health. Which of the following is being accomplished through this activity?
a. Define one problem that will be the focus for a year b. Assess a social network of interacting in-dividuals usually in a defined territory c. Minimize the effects of health risks and hazards d. Intervene at the population level by changing laws and regulations
Before administering the continuous nasointestinal tube (NIT) feeding, the nurse verifies placement of the client's NIT and flushes it with water. Which should the nurse implement next?
1. Instill the formula at room temperature. 2. Infuse the formula over 10 to 15 minutes. 3. Raise syringe feet above insertion site. 4. Attach feeding bag to proximal end of NIT.