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This question is on Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado”:  How does Montresor kill Fortunato? 

A CNA is assessing th pulse of an adult patient and notices that the rhythm is irregular.  How much time should she use to measure this patient’s pulse?

A CNA does not report changes in significantly abnormal vital signs to the nurse , which leads to medical complications and increases the patient’s length of stay in the hospital. Which legal law has the CNA violated?

A client with dehydration repeatedly tells the CNA, “I am just not thirsty.  I do not want anything to drink.”  What are the most appropriate CNA actions? (Select all that apply).

Health care providers today need to be aware that Hospital Acquired infections are a serious problem. What is the most effective way to prevent hospital acquired infections?  

Which of the following are portals of exit in the chain of infection?

A CNA is caring for a patient who has been placed in restraints. Which statements made to the patient by the CNA indicate an understanding of following restraint guidelines of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission? Select all that apply.    

A CNA is caring for a client with a fever of 103.2.  The patient asks the CNA, “What causes someone to have an elevated temperature?’ What would be the CNA’s best response?

A CNA is reviewing the patient’s intake for lunch.  The patient had a 8 ounce cup of coffee, a quart of broth, and 1/2 pint of milk and a 4 oz cup of ice cream.  Based on this information, how should the nurse document fluid intake? (Answer must be in mL) 

The nurse counts the respirations for 15 seconds and gets 4. How many respirations per minute should the nurse chart on the vital signs sheet?  answer with only a number.