A patient with ventricular fibrillation (VF) is
a. hypertensive.
b. bradypneic.
c. diaphoretic.
d. pulseless.
D
In VF, the patient does not have a pulse, no blood is being pumped forward, and defibrillation is the only definitive therapy. No forward flow of blood or palpable pulse is present in VF.
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BP = 150/94 mm Hg; neck veins distended; P = 104 beats/min; pulse bounding; respiratory rate = 20 breaths/min; T = 37?C (98.6?F). What disorder should the nurse suspect? a. Hypovolemia b. Hypercalcemia c. Hyperkalemia d. Hypervolemia
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Which of the following would assist the nurse in making a decision? Select all that apply. 1. Whether she is interested in nursing management. 2. What careers she is interested in pursuing. 3. Whether she is interested in graduate school. 4. Assessing future options. 5. Determining which careers are similar to nursing. 6. Obtaining information from mentors in various careers.
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1. Lansoprazole (Prevacid) 2. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) 3. Hydroxyzine (Atarax) 4. Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Which is considered an acceptable time frame for a patient with gastric distress to self-medicate with over-the-counter antacids?
a. Hours b. Days c. Weeks d. Months