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According to the case “Implementing LEAN Operations at Caesars Casinos”, each Kaizen event at Caesars Tunica started with training participants on LEAN concepts and waste recognition using the acronym DOWNTIME.  

Which of the following medications would the nurse advocate for, for a patient with sinus bradycardia? 

Which finding indicates improvement after implementing the sepsis bundle for a patient in septic shock?

A patient is diagnosed with an ischemic stroke following a head CT. The patient’s symptoms started 30 minutes ago. Their BP is currently 190/110 mmHg. What is the nurse’s priority action while waiting for ordered alteplase (tPA)?

A patient has been receiving heparin for a deep vein thrombosis and has a platelet count of 50,000/µL (Normal Range= 150,000-400,00/µL). The nurse also assesses the presence of petechiae noted on the patient’s chest and back. What is the nurse’s priority action?

The nurse determines that a patient’s congestive heart failure (CHF) exacerbation is improving based on which of the following trends? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected myocardial infarction. The nurse understands that which of the following cardiac enzymes is most specific to cardiac muscle injury?  

The nurse is assessing a rhythm strip that shows an irregular rhythm with no identifiable P waves. What is this patient’s rhythm? 

The nurse observes a rhythm strip showing wide, bizarre QRS complexes, and no identifiable P waves. What is the nurse’s best next action?

A patient with hypovolemic shock shows delayed capillary refill, cool clammy skin, and their MAP is 55 mmHg. What medication should the nurse prioritize administering?