A middle-aged male has been brought to the emergency department by ambulance after being found unconscious by police with injuries consistent with an assault
Injuries on the man's face and skull necessitate prompt assessment for traumatic brain injury. What neuroimaging tests are best able to yield clinically meaningful data? Select all that apply.
A) Computed tomography (CT)
B) Radiographs (X-ray)
C) Positron emission tomography (PET)
D) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
E) Doppler ultrasound
A, D
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A nurse is designing a cholesterol screening program for healthy adults. How frequently should LDL cholesterol be assessed?
a. Every 6 months b. Annually c. Every 2 years d. Every 5 years
Which actions take place in organizations to monitor quality improvement? (Select all that apply.)
a. Evaluation of what nurses are doing for patients b. Development of policies and procedures c. Employee evaluations d. Intermittent monitoring e. Continuing education
A nurse notices that the respiratory therapist assigned to his unit frequently forgets to raise the bed rails after completing treatments. The nurse's best action is to
a. ask other nurses whether they have noticed the same problem. b. discuss the problem with the therapist. c. report the problem to the nurse in charge. d. report the problem to the director of respiratory therapy.
Which of the following refers to the reduction in a drug's effect that follows persistent use?
A) Addiction B) Tolerance C) Withdrawal D) Dependence