When applying an electrode for a 12-lead ECG, the nurse will
A) place the electrode in a skin fold.
B) select a site over a bony prominence.
C) place the electrode where muscle attaches to bone.
D) attach the electrode on a joint area.
C
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Which of the following statements is a myth surrounding hospice?
a. The patient's personal physician frequently works with an interdisciplinary hospice team of professionals. b. The expense of hospice is rarely covered by private insurers, Medicare, or Medicaid. c. Hospice services are available to patients with any terminal illness, regardless of their religion or spirituality. d. The major focus of hospice is caring, not curing.
At what point during hospital-based care does planning for discharge begin?
A) on admission to the hospital C) immediately before discharge B) after the patient is settled in a room D) after leaving the hospital
Which activity best identifies with the second stage of Cohen's professional development theory and supports the LPN transitioning student's development at this level?
A) Requiring attendance at no less than 85% of the course lectures B) Summarizing material introduced during a class of diabetes mellitus C) Providing evidence practice rationales for each care plan intervention D) Beginning each class with a 2-item quiz on the previous lecture material
Special needs shelters reduce the surge demands on hospitals and long-term care facilities. Careful preplanning for a community's special needs population is essential. Persons arriving at a shelter:
1. Must not bring all their special equipment and medications 2. Must have a psychological condition that makes them inappropriate for a regular shelter 3. Are assessed by a nurse to determine whether this type of facility is appropriate 4. Receive medical care as though they were in a hospital