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To extinguish a fire with a fire extinguisher, remember the acronym P.A.S.S. What does each letter represent in the acronym?

In case of a fire, remember the acronym R.A.C.E. What does each letter represent in the acronym. 

Fill out the acronym of using a Fire Extinguisher P-  A- S- S-

Sorting records determines the order in which the records are ____.

A patient who is complaining of weakness is found to have a heart rate of 36. They are alert and oriented with no other complaint. What is the priority treatment?

The client is receiving 100 mL of dextrose 20% in water with 20 units of regular insulin. The client is slightly confused, has a weak hand grasp, and is pale and sweaty. Of the choices below, what is the nurse’s priority action?

Which part of the ECG complex shows a first degree block?

What is the drug of choice for rapid a-fib?

Which action of the following actions is correct?

You are on med surg. Your patient is a 58 year old man who is one day post knee replacement. He has been non-compliant with knee exercises and movement stating “too much pain”. Height: 5’10” (178 cm) Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg) Medical History: Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemia, Smoking (1 pack/day for 30 years), Family history of cardiovascular disease. Allegies: Cephalexin Medications: Metformin 500 mg BID, Lisinopril 20 mg daily, Atorvastatin 40 mg daily, Aspirin 82 mg daily, Lovenox 40mg daily, Nitro SL 0.4mg prn for chest pain. The patient pushes the call bell and when you enter he states “my chest hurts”. He appears anxious, pale, and diaphoretic.  Blood Pressure; 160/95 Heart Rate: 110 beats per minute, regular Respiratory Rate: 22 breaths per minute Oxygen Saturation: 95% on room air Temperature: 98.6°F (37°C) Place the following interventions in the correct order.