A breach in criminal law involving a crime of a serious nature is committed. The punishment of incarceration at a state or federal prison for more than 1 year is given. This is an example of which type of criminal law?
a. assault c. felony
b. battery d. misdemeanor
C
Crimes are defined as either felonies (serious crimes resulting in imprisonment or death) or misdemeanors (less-serious offenses that are punishable by fines or imprisonment of less than 1 year).
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A woman vows to quit smoking and drinking immediately upon the surprising news that she is 2 months pregnant. Which of the following concerns would the nurse have for this woman?
a. Those with whom she shares living quarters might smoke or drink. b. Fetal damage may already have occurred. c. Peers may encourage her to resume old habits, and peer pressure is very strong. d. She won't be able to keep her vow.
A patient has been successfully converted from ventricular tachycardia with a pulse to a sinus rhythm. Upon further assessment, it is noted that she is hypotensive. The appropriate treatment for her hypotension may include: (Select all that apply.)
a. adenosine. b. dopamine infusion. c. magnesium. d. normal saline infusion. e. sodium bicarbonate.
A patient is scheduled for surgery at 0800. Which is correct?
a. The person is NPO 6 to 8 hours before surgery. b. The person can have a light breakfast be-fore surgery. c. The person is allowed only water after midnight. d. The person will receive a regular evening meal and a bedtime snack.