The story of the 1959 Knox Mine Disaster in Northeastern, PA represents a framework for understanding how labor unions, management, and other organizations had engaged in corrupt labor-management relations. Mining too close to the Susquehanna river bed caused the river bed to collapse. Billions of gallons of water flowed into the mines, putting miners’ lives […]
Name all the ways in which HIV can be contracted? What is the difference between the HIV & AIDS? Once a person receives an AIDS status can they ever return to an HIV status? Explain your answer.
Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. As a human resources recruiter for a streaming TV service provider, you have […]
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions with your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. The human resources department of Matrix International Corporation has recently […]
When examining a patient who is paralyzed below the T4 level, the medical-surgical nurse expects to find: flaccidity of the upper extremities. hyperreflexia and spasticity of the upper extremities. impaired diaphragmatic function requiring ventilator support. independent use of upper extremities and efficient cough.
For a patient with Crohn’s disease, the medical-surgical nurse recommends a diet that is: high in fiber, and low in protein and calories. high in potassium. low in fiber, and high in protein and calories. low in potassium.
Which action best describes a sentinel event alert? Documenting the breakdown in communication during a shift report. Indicating that a community or institution is unsafe. Recording the harm done when a medication error occurs. Signaling the need for immediate investigation and response.
Which statement by a patient with diabetes mellitus indicates an understanding of the medication insulin glargine (Lantus)? “Lantus causes weight loss.” “Lantus is used only at night.” “The duration of Lantus is six hours.” “There is no peak time for Lantus.”
During an assessment of a patient who sustained a head injury 24 hours ago, the medical-surgical nurse notes the development of slurred speech and disorientation to time and place. The nurse’s initial action is to: continue the hourly neurologic assessments. inform the neurosurgeon of the patient’s status. prepare the patient for emergency surgery. recheck the […]
A patient who received spinal anesthesia four hours ago during surgery is transferred to the surgical unit and, after one and a half hours, now reports severe incisional pain. The patient’s blood pressure is 170/90 mm Hg, pulse is 108 beats/min, temperature is 99oF (37.2oC), and respirations are 30 breaths/min. The patient’s skin is pale, […]
