Telemedicine emerged in the __________ due to the __________.
a. 1960s; development of universal long-distance phone access
b. 1970s; attainment of a critical number of nurse practitioners
c. 1980s; increased speed of computer processing
d. 1990s; development of technology supporting reliable, long-distance transmission of images
Answer: d. 1990s; development of technology supporting reliable, long-distance transmission of images
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Select all that apply. a. Fasting plasma glucose level less than 100 mg/dL b. Fasting plasma glucose level greater than or equal to 110 mg/dL c. Blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg d. Blood pressure reading of 110/80 mm Hg e. Triglyceride level of 120 mg/dL
A patient in the CCU must perform exercise stress testing. Which of the following would be the most appropriate intervention for the nurse to make in preparing the patient for this test?
A) Provide the patient with a cup of coffee to help him be alert during the testing. B) Continue the patient on beta blockers throughout the test. C) Explain to the patient that he may have to continue exercising after angina develops. D) Feed the patient an hour before the test so that he has plenty of energy.
A client has sustained a gunshot wound to the left femoral artery. Which type of shock should the nurse watch for?
a. cardiogenic c. hypovolemic b. neurogenic d. septic
When executing a research project directed towards identifying evidence-based practice, a specific progression of steps is recommended
While the steps may loop back to earlier steps as needed, please review the following steps and place them in the intended progression order: 1. Design practice change. 2. Assess the need for a change in practice. 3. Integrate and maintain change in practice. 4. Implement and evaluate the change. 5. Critically analyze the evidence. 6. Locate the best evidence.