If the wave of depolarization (electrical impulse) moves toward the positive electrode, the waveform recorded on ECG graph paper will be upright (positive deflection)
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The nurse receives a job offer in a state other than the state of residence that is not part of the nursing compact. The nurse obtains licensure in the state where he will be working by:
1. Taking the NCLEX-PN® in the new state. 2. Submitting his NCLEX-PN® score for review to the new state of employment. 3. Applying for licensure by endorsement in the state of employment. 4. Applying for a work permit.
Which of the following infants most likely requires medical intervention?
A) A 2-day-old baby boy who has caput succedaneum B) An infant 4 hours postpartum who has visible coning of his head following vaginal delivery C) A girl 3 days postpartum with noticeable unilateral cephalhematoma D) A male infant whose vertex delivery resulted in a brachial plexus injury
When administering first aid, your first consideration is
A. maintaining the airway. B. adequacy of circulation. C. signs and symptoms of shock. D. the degree of trauma to the patient.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with shingles who complains of constant pain along the sciatic nerve. What intervention best helps to provide pain relief?
a. Distract the patient with conversation. b. Massage the area of pain. c. Move the affected leg through range-of-motion (ROM). d. Change the patient's position frequently.