The Nurse Understands That It Is a Priority to Obtain

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse understands that it is a priority to obtain the 12-lead ECG on the patient newly admitted with chest pain because the ECG must be obtained within how many minutes of the onset of pain?

• A)3 minutes
• B)5 minutes
• C)8 minutes
• D)10 minutes

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Definitions:

Dorsal Prefrontal Regions

Areas located in the upper part of the prefrontal cortex involved in executive functions such as planning, decision making, and inhibiting inappropriate behaviors.

Ventral Prefrontal Regions

The ventral prefrontal regions are areas of the frontal lobes of the brain implicated in processing emotion and regulating social behavior.

Amygdala Volumes

Refers to the size of the amygdala, a region of the brain involved in emotions, decision-making, and memory processes, and its association with various psychological conditions.

Cerebellar Volume

The total space occupied by the cerebellum, a region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control.