Which of the following is true of a grade 4-intensity murmur?
A) It is moderately loud.
B) It can be heard with the stethoscope off the chest.
C) It can be heard with the stethoscope partially off the chest.
D) It is associated with a “thrill.”
D) It is associated with a “thrill.”
The grade 4 murmur is differentiated from those below it by the presence of a palpable thrill. A murmur cannot be graded as a 4 unless this is present. The thrill is a “buzzing” feeling over the area where the murmur is loudest. For practice, you may often feel a thrill over a dialysis fistula.
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a. 11.25 b. 22.5 c. 45 d. 90
The first stage of the moral distress change process is for the nurse to become aware of their moral distress. This stage is known as:
a. act. b. ask. c. affirm. d. assess.
Two nurses are discussing the need to have to retake CPR every year and one feels that it is unnecessary to have to take a yearly class and demonstrate of competence. The other nurse makes which appropriate response?
1. "The hospital could get sued if a client dies.". 2. "Research results in many changes that we need to be aware of.". 3. "Our manager is very demanding, but we will know how to do it better.". 4. "It's probably not necessary, but it gets us off the unit.".
A student has been deciding between applying for nursing at the community college or a university and ultimately chooses the university
The student has an adequate understanding of the university's baccalaureate program when making which statement(s)? (Select all that apply.) a. "I can't wait to be done with the program in 2 years and get a real nursing job.". b. "I am so glad that I will not have to take any liberal arts classes.". c. "I am excited to learn critical deci-sion-making skills.". d. "I will develop independent nursing judgment.". e. "I am excited to be involved in research.".