A Child with a History of Seizures Arrives in the Emergency

question 5

Multiple Choice

A child with a history of seizures arrives in the emergency department (ED) in status epilepticus.Which is the priority nursing action?

• A) Taking vital signs
• B) Maintaining a patent airway
• C) Establishing an IV line
• D) Performing rapid neurological assessment

Recognize the significance and application of reinforcement schedules in controlling behavior.

Distinguish between different reinforcement schedules and their effects on behavior.

Evaluate criticisms and limitations of Skinner's behaviorist approach.

Apply Skinnerian principles to real-life situations and educational settings.

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Definitions:

Antiarrhythmic

A type of medication used to treat irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias.

Cardiac Electrical Rhythm

The pattern of electrical activity in the heart that triggers its contractions, essential for maintaining an effective heartbeat.

Chemical Activity

Relates to the rate at which a chemical substance undergoes a reaction, typically influenced by conditions like temperature and pressure.

Hemostatic

Pertaining to the stopping or controlling of bleeding.