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American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research - ANSWER D. evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's condition. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the transport time to the hospital. - AN...

Fundamentals CMS Midterm Terms in this set (200) A nurse is assessing the heart sounds of a client who has developed chest pain that becomes worse with inspiration. The nurse auscultates a high- pitched scratching sound during both systole and diastole with the diaphragm of the stethoscope positioned at the left sternal border. Which of the following heart sounds should the nurse document? A. Audible Click B. Murmur C. Third heart sound D. Pericardial friction rub A nurse is obtaining ...

10W Questions? - Answer Where, What, When, Was anyone hurt? Any weapons?What manner did the suspect leave? Where did they go? Who is the suspect? What did the suspect obtain? Who is calling? Call Priority Guidelines - Answer -Priority 1: In progress, just occurred, life threatening emergency (Physical fight, armed robbery, stolen vehicle) -Priority 2: Occurred within the last 5-10 minutes, serious crime, potential for violence or escalation exists (verbal argument, shoplifter in custod...

Urinary catheterization is prescribed for a postoperative female client who has been unable to void for 8 hours. The nurse inserts the catheter, but no urine is seen in the tubing. Which action will the nurse take next? A. Clamp the catheter and recheck it in 60 minutes. B. Pull the catheter back 3 inches and redirect upward. C. Leave the catheter in place and reattempt with another catheter. D. Notify the health care provider of a possible obstruction. - Correct Answer: C It is likely th...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who who has had a stroke involving the right hemisphere. Which of the following alterations in function should the nurse expect? A. Difficulty reading Rationale: The left hemisphere is the center for language, mathematic skills and thinking analytically. A client who is unable to read following a stroke would have involvement of the left hemisphere. B. Inability to recognize his family members Rationale: The right hemisphere is involved with visual and spati...

Test Bank For Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada 5th Edition by Jane Tyerman, Shelley Cobbett PN Chapter 01: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice in Canada Tyerman: Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When caring for patients using evidence-informed practice, which of the following does the nurse use? a. Clinical judgement based on experience b. Evidence from a clinical research study c. The best available eviden...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

Fundamentals ATI Proctored Exam Rationales,Test Bank|Latest Fall 2022| Funds Proctored Exam Rationales(over 400 questions,answers rationales) Funds Proctored Exam Rationales 1. A nurse is conducting an admission interview with a client. Which of the following pieces of assessment information should the nurse collect during the introducto ry phase of the interview? A. Clients level of comfort and ability to participate in the interview -The nurse should assess the client’s level of comfort a...

Mosby's Comprehensive Review Questions for the Canadian PN Exam Systemic opioid analgesics, such as morphine sulphate, may be used for maternal pain management. Which statement best describes the nursing considerations for administering systemic opiate analgesics? 1. Systemic opioids are often administered up to the second stage of labour. 2. An opioid antagonist such as naloxone (Narcan) should be administered to the mother to reverse the effects if birth is imminent. 3. An opioid antago...