A patient arrived in the emergency department (ED) after being found by a family member unconscious in the garage with the car running. High flow oxygen at 100% is administered in the ED
The nurse knows that which of the following diagnostic tests would be the best to determine that the present therapy is effective?
A) Pulse oximetry
B) Chest x-ray
C) Serial carboxyhemoglobin levels
D) Hemoglobin and hematocrit
C
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The student of adult development learns that cognitive abilities improve during the young adult stage because of the influence of which experiences? (Select all that apply.)
a. Physical growth of the brain b. Formal education c. Occupational training d. Overall life experiences e. Specific profession chosen
Gr 240 = _____ oz
a. 2 b. 4 c. 1/2 d. 1/4
A method used to kill all microorganisms, including spores, is:
a. disinfecting. b. using an antiseptic. c. using chlorine bleach. d. sterilizing.
The nurse is interviewing a patient who has a recent onset of migraine headaches. The patient is highly anxious and cannot seem to focus on what the nurse is saying
Which of the following questions would be best for the nurse to use to begin gathering data about the headaches? 1) When did your migraines begin? 2) Tell me about your family history of migraines. 3) What are the types of things that trigger your headaches? 4) Describe what your headaches feel like.