In case of a suspected stroke, which quick assessment tool is used? a) FAST b) STOP c) ALERT d) STROKE

Which heart activity correlated with the highlighted portion of the EKG in this image? A) atrial depolarization B) right heart depolarization C) ventricle depolarization D) depolarization

Which nursing diagnosis is possible for a patient who is now recovering after having been under general anesthesia for 3 to 4 hours during surgery?a )Impaired urinary elimination related to the use of vasopressors as anestheticsb )Increased cardiac output related to the effects of general anesthesiac )Risk for falls related to decreased sensorium for 2 to 4 days postoperativelyd) Impaired gas exchange due to the CNS depressant effect of general anesthesia

1. What is the most likely immediate effect of a stroke that caused a selective lesion of the nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS)?A)A reduction in blood pressure.B)Decreased midpoint of the arterial baroreflex.C)Increased neuronal activity in the caudal ventral lateral medulla (CVLM).D)Increased cardiac sympathetic nerve activity.

Ch. 5: A patient with a connective tissue disease experiences pulmonary vascular resistance. With time, you would expect the patient to show: a) no obvious changes in heart structure or function b) increased thickness of the right ventricular wall c) increased cardiac output from the right ventricle d) increased cardiac output from the left ventricle O e) increased thickness of the left ventricular wall

A patient with a suspected myocardial infarction is brought to the emergency department. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for confirming the diagnosis? A) Echocardiogram B) Troponin level C) Electrocardiogram (ECG) D) Chest X-ray

What cardiac marker is the most useful indicator of congestive heart failure? 1) BNP 2) Tnl 3) CK-MB 4) hs-CRP no references, just homework

What is the action of Class II antiarrhythmic agents? (simple and easy)

A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed tiotropium. The nurse understands that this medication is a: a) Long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) b) Short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) c) Anticholinergic bronchodilator d) Inhaled corticosteroid

Why is the CMS so important to the healthcare organizations?