The patient’s monitor shows bradycardia (heart rate of 40 beats/min) and frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) with a measured blood pressure of 85/50 mm Hg. The nurse anticipates administering the following medication?

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. The Nurse knows the patient is at great risk for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse obtains a rhythm strip on a patient who has had a myocardial infarction and makes the following analysis: no visible P waves, PR interval not measurable, ventricular rate of 162, R-R interval regular, QRS complex wide and distorted. How would the nurse interpret this cardiac rhythm?

What is the main purpose of certification for critical care nursing?

Sophia is studying the effects of comedic films on depressed participants. She is concerned that the data collectors will produce biased observations if they know the purpose of the study. She should address this problem by using a(n) ________ study.

To study the effect of music on concentration, Dr. Lopez assigned the first 20 students who entered a classroom to a “quiet” group and the next 20 to a “music” group. The quiet group worked silently, while the music group listened to classical music while working. Their test performances were compared afterward. Based on this description, which important principle of research design did this study violate?

The client has been provided diet education about sodium and potassium intake.  Which information does the nurse reinforce?  (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

For the following fluid and electrolyte imbalance, type the letter of the MOST concerning potential complication for the client: HYPOKALEMIA A. weak muscles B.  Constipation C.  Dysrhythmias _______ For the following fluid and electrolyte imbalance, type the letter of the MOST concerning potential complication for the client: HYPONATREMIA A.  Irritability B.  Seizures C.  Nausea _______ For the following fluid and electrolyte imbalance, type the letter of the MOST concerning potential complication for the client: FLUID VOLUME EXCESS A.  Pulmonary edema B.  Bounding pulse C.  Lower let edema _______

Solve these ABG’s: 1. pH: 7.41                               2.   pH: 7.33     PaCO2: 30                                  PaCO2: 55       HCO3: 23                                   HCO3: 26

Match each of the following terms with the correct definition.  Each response will be used only once.