You are given a 6-second EKG strip showing a regular rhythm. You count 13 R waves. What is the heart rate? 

Infection is the number one cause of death for cancer patients. Infection increases the length of hospitalization for all patients, and can lead to sepsis and death. Infections also contribute to the abundant use of antibiotics, which increases risks of MDROs. Which of the following selections demonstrates methods that every nurse should utilize to decrease the risk of infection? select all that apply

Choose one topic from our NURS 440 course and write a paragraph teaching me about it.  Up to 3 points possible. Grading rubric: Accuracy of information (1 point); relevance (1 point); depth of content (1 point).  Relevance means: Why should I care about this topic as a nurse?  Depth of content means: Make it show that you really understand what you’re talking about.

If an ECG shows ST segment elevation, what is this patient experiencing?

Which of the following is a warning sign of cancer? 

A 68-year-old client is admitted with pneumonia. ABG results are pH 7.46, PaCO2 30, HCO3 – 19, and SaO2 72. The nurse interprets this as: 

What is the key factor in describing all types of shock? 

The nurse who understands sepsis prevention adheres to all of the following practices, except which one? 

The main causative agent of  cellulitis is 

What disease is primarily caused by Bordetella pertussis?