Which statement is accurate about the effects of lidocaine on the heart?
a. Lidocaine speeds up conduction in the atria, the ventricles, and the His-Purkinje system.
b. Lidocaine increases automaticity in the ventricles and the His-Purkinje system.
c. Lidocaine slows depolarization.
d. Lidocaine has no significant impact on the ECG.
d
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A) The medical diagnosis and the supplies needed to care for the patient B) A summary of the patient's income tax paid during the previous year C) The specific quality of nursing care that is needed D) The patient's homebound status and the specific need for skilled nursing care
A client with gender dysphoria asks the nurse, "What caused this?" Which biopsychosocial theory would describe gender dysphoria as a problem occurring within the individual?
1. Sociocultural 2. Behavioral 3. Biologic 4. Intrapersonal
A night shift nurse is assuming a day shift nurse?s client assignment. The assignment includes two clients who are third day post-op colon resections in which Loratab has been controlling their pain
The night shift nurse is conducting the shift assessment and both of these clients complain of pain. The night shift nurse was informed by the day shift nurse these two clients had just received two hydrocodone (Loratab) tablets for pain. What action should the night shift nurse take? 1. Repeat the medication. 2. Inform the manager of the situation. 3. Call the physician to obtain an order for IV narcotics. 4. Obtain a set of vital signs.
What would you tell her regarding her rash?
Mrs. Hill is a 28-year-old African-American with a history of SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus). She has noticed a raised, dark red rash on her legs. When you press on the rash, it doesn't blanch. A) It is likely to be related to her lupus. B) It is likely to be related to an exposure to a chemical. C) It is likely to be related to an allergic reaction. D) It should not cause any problems.