Which behavioral risk factor is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States?
a. Homicide and suicide
b. Motor vehicle accidents
c. Chronic disease
d. Substance use and abuse
ANS: D
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Which of the following statements about defibrillation are correct? (Select all that apply.)
a. Early defibrillation (if warranted) is recommended before other actions. b. It is not necessary to ensure that personnel are clear of the patient if hands-off defibrillation is used. c. It is not necessary to synchronize the defibrillation shocks. d. Paddles/patches can be placed anteriorly and posteriorly on the chest.
A patient is going to be started on valproic acid (Depakote) for seizures and tells the nurse during the health history, "I drink a six-pack of beer daily and two to three six-packs on weekends." The priority nursing action would be to
a. obtain plasma levels of valproic acid (Depakote). b. determine other drug-to-drug interactions. c. obtain liver function studies. d. obtain serum creatinine levels.
During data collection, a patient is experiencing warmth, redness, swelling, and minimal drainage of the right great toe. Which health problem should the nurse recognize is occurring with the patient?
a. Local infection b. Systemic infection c. Generalized infection d. Bacterial colonization
Calculate the amount to administer: ________. Ordered: ASA gr 1/100 PO now On hand: ASA 0.4 mg scored tablets (use 60 mg/1 gr).If the answer results in a mixed number be sure to include a space between the whole number and the fraction. Example: 1 1/4 (read as one and one-fourth).
What will be an ideal response?