The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Pulse

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pulse rate of 44.His blood pressure is within normal limits.In trying to determine the cause of the patient's low heart rate,what would the nurse suspect?

• A)That the patient has a fever.
• B)Possible hemorrhage or bleeding.
• C)That the patient is taking calcium channel blockers or digitalis medications.
• D)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

These are costs that vary with production volume, such as utilities for the manufacturing plant, but cannot be directly traced to specific units of product.

Direct Labor-Hours

Direct labor-hours are the total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production of goods or services, used for costing and operational efficiency assessment.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

calculates an estimated overhead cost per unit of activity, aiding in assigning indirect costs to products or services.

Plantwide Predetermined Overhead Rate

A single overhead rate calculated for an entire manufacturing plant, applied to all units produced irrespective of department or product differences.