To ensure accuracy of measurements, the nurse performs vital signs assessment in which order?
a. Respiration, temperature, pulse
b. Pulse, respiration, temperature
c. Temperature, pulse, respiration
d. Respiration, pulse, temperature
D
The respiration is taken first on an infant before the child is disturbed, pulses are assessed next, and last the temperature is obtained.
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A) Ventricular hypertrophy B) Pulmonary embolism C) Deep vein thrombosis D) Atrial thrombus
The target dose for Donepezil (Aricept) is:
a. 5 mg po daily b. 10 mg po daily c. 20 mg po daily d. 30 mg po daily
Which of the following is a legitimate defense to a charge of assault and battery?
a. Presence of a medical order b. Knowledge of what is best for the patient c. Informed consent d. Living will
A set monthly fee charged by the provider of health care services for each member of the insurance group for a specific set of services is known as
a. inflation. b. capitation. c. fee-for-service. d. gross domestic product.