When Caring for a Patient with Cardiogenic Shock and Possible

question 6

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with cardiogenic shock and possible MODS, which information obtained by the nurse will help confirm the diagnosis of MODS?

• A) The patient has crackles throughout both lung fields.
• B) The patient complains of 8/10 crushing chest pain.
• C) The patient has an elevated ammonia level and confusion.
• D) The patient has cool extremities and weak pedal pulses.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities for a manufacturing plant, which increase with more production.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and its expected cost based on standards set for production.

Labour Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used in production and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Standard Costing

A cost accounting method that uses standard costs—the expected costs of labor, material, and overhead—to compare against actual costs.