______________ is the strength or magnitude of the action potential.?
A) Duration
B) Repolarization
C) Amplitude
D) Conduction
C
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A) Euthymia B) Dysthymia C) Cyclothymia D) Psychotic depression
A patient in the intensive care unit has been receiving treatment for several weeks following complications from cardiac surgery. The nurse knows that this long course of treatment creates an increased risk of ICU-acquired weakness
What prevention measure should be instituted to mitigate this risk? A) Involve the patient in decisions surrounding his care and rehabilitation. B) Teach the patient about the consequences of prolonged immobility. C) Maintain the patient's blood glucose levels within normal range. D) Wean the patient from his ventilator as soon as possible.
A nurse is teaching a class about global health issues when a student asks why the health of other countries is relevant to the United States. The nurse replies
A. "Because of the global world we live in, the health of one country can profoundly affect the health, economy, and security of the rest of the world." B. "It doesn't, but being aware of health issues in other countries allows nurses who are interested to volunteer their services internationally." C. "Being aware of health issues in other countries gives us information about what not to do as public health nurses." D. "Looking at global health issues gives us information about how to treat medical emergencies here."