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To determine whether there is a delay in impulse conduction through the ventricles, the nurse will measure the duration of the patient's a. P wave. c. PR interval. b. Q wave. d. QRS complex. - -ANS: D The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization. The P wave represents the depolarization of the atria. The PR interval represents depolarizati

A patient with right lower-lobe pneumonia has been treated with IV antibiotics for 3 days. Which assessment data obtained by the nurse indicates that the treatment is effective? a. Bronchial breath sounds are heard at the right base. b. The patient coughs up small amounts of green mucus. c. The patient's white blood cell (WBC) count is 9000/μL. d.

A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient? a. Ask the patient to lie down to complete a full physical assessment. b. Briefly ask specific questions about this episode of respiratory distress. c. Complete the admission database to check for al

A patient who is scheduled for a breast biopsy asks the nurse the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is correct? a. "Benign tumors do not cause damage to other tissues." b. "Benign tumors are likely to recur in the same location." c. "Malignant tumors may spread to other tissues or organs." d. "Malig

What are the sources of international law? - -The Statute of ICJ 38.1: 1. International treaties 2. International customs 3. The general principles of law recognized by civilized nations 4. Judicial decisions and the teachings of the most highly qualified publicists of the various nations, as subsidiary means for the determination of rules of law.

Public international law - -The law of nations; a body of rules that nations consider to be binding in their mutual relations; based on the "consent" of the nation-state -"Persons" with standing - -international organizations, nations, NGOs, corporations, and individuals -Private international law - -a body of substantive law that a nation applie

International Court of Justice - -International Court that is unique because it has universal geographic jurisdiction and universal subject jurisdiction, states must submit to its authority -5 Stages of ICJ Dispute Hearing - -1. Does the court have jurisdiction? 2. Is the complaint admissible? 3. Are there any interim measures or protections to ad

VENDITELLI v. ITALY ( W 1 ) : facts of the case - -Facts of Significance: -Mr. Venditelli's flat was sealed on grounds that he had infringed the town planning regulations. -He lodged three applications for release of property. -Trial was set, but postponed.-He was suspended -lodged an appeal. -Hearing in Appeal Court was adjourned twice. -Prosecut

ICC stands for _______ - -International Criminal Court -The ICC was created to impose criminal responsibility directly upon ________ regardless of international law. - -individuals -2) What is the main difference between the ICC and the International Court of Justice? - -The ICJ punishes nations and groups while the ICC is responsible for investi

European Communities Act 1972 = - -The European Union Treaty and laws are made under this piece of legislation -When was the EU founded and how many member states are there? - -It was founded in 1951 by the Treaty of Paris and then by the Treaty of Rome in 1957. There are 28 member states. -The Council of Europe and the EU are NOT the same thing