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A postcraniotomy patient suddenly stops responding and begins to have a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following drugs is considered the preferred first-line antiepileptic agent to give during a seizure? A. Diazepam B. Lorazepam C. Phenytoin D. Phenobarbital B Benzodiazepines are used as a...

The most important indicator of the neurological state is A. Level of consciousness B. Pupillary reaction C. Extremity movement and strength D. Vital signs A. Level of consciuosness Movement of the head back and forth in a comatose patient with eyes returning to midline is A positive dolls ey...

A 52-year-old man returns to the hospital 2 weeks after being discharged from an admission for upper gastrointestinal bleed. He has been vomiting bright red blood for the past 24 hours. Laboratory parameters reveal a hemoglobin of 6 g/dL and a hematocrit of 20%. Vital signs are blood pressure 90/60 ...

The nurse is caring for a child with septicemia. while reviewing the orders, he notes that 2 antibiotics are ordered, on treats gram - organisms and one treats gram + organisms. The cultures have been obtained and the IV has been established, which antibiotic should be given first? a. the antibioti...

A patient presents with a productive cough, hypoxemia, a fever, hypotension, tachycardia, and tachypnea. Hypoxemia was corrected with the administration of oxygen. Which of the following should be done next? A. Administer antibiotics. B. Start a vasopressor. C. Collect a sputum culture. D. Initi...

1. Certification in critical care nursing (CCRN) by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses indicates that the nurse a. is an advanced practice nurse who cares for acutely and critically ill patients. b. may practice independently to provide symptom management for the critically ill. c. ...

Which of the following would be the earliest auscultatory finding in left ventricular failure (LVF)? A. Crackles B. S3 C. Murmur of mitral regurgitation D. Pericardial friction rub B. S3 LVF would be the most subtle because early changes are usually subtle changes. Choose "S3." A patient wit...

Which 12-lead ECG changes should be expected in a patient with ACS involving the inferior wall? a) ST segment elevation in leads II, III and all the precordial leads b) ST segment elevation and deeply inverted T waves in leads II, III and AvF c) ST segment elevation and deeply inverted T waves in...