A group of patients, colleagues from the same office, arrive at the ICU with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
It is determined that they are suffering from radiation exposure as a result of an inconspicuous device placed in the office that leaked radiation over a period of days. The nurse suspects that which of the following was used in this terrorist attack?
A) Radiological dispersal device
B) Improvised nuclear device
C) Nuclear weapon
D) Simple radiological device
D
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When caring for a patient with acute leukemia, the nurse should monitor which of the following laboratory results to assess the risk for infection:
A) Creatinine levels B) Hepatic function tests C) Electrolyte levels D) WBC count
A 72-year-old woman is brought to the ED by her family. The family states that she's "just not herself."
Her respirations are slightly labored, and her heart monitor shows sinus tachycardia (rate 110 beats/min) with frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). She denies any chest pain, jaw pain, back discomfort, or nausea. Her troponin levels are elevated, and her 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) shows elevated ST segments in leads II, III, and AVF. The nurse knows that these symptoms are most likely associated with which diagnosis? a. Hypokalemia b. Non–Q wave MI c. Silent myocardial infarction d. Unstable angina
An older woman is preparing to move in with her daughter following the death of her spouse of 55 years. The daughter asks a nurse, "I know we are doing the right thing for mom, but I am a bit nervous about this
Do you have any suggestions about things that we should do in preparation?" The nurse re-sponds: (Select all that apply.) a. "Have you chosen an area of the house for your mom to live in?" b. "Have you considered scheduling regular visits for your mom with your sister who lives out of state?" c. "You have every right to be nervous; mul-tigenerational households are usually not successful." d. "Have you investigated what activities are available at the senior center near your home?" e. "Since your mom is so computer literate she can stay in touch with her friends when she moves."
How can you measure Arterial Blood Gases?
a. In the radial or ulnar artery b. In the vein c. Neither d. Both a and b