The Nurse Is Assessing Several Patients Who Have Returned from Surgery

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing several patients who have returned from surgery when a 12-lead ECG is ordered for a newly admitted patient.Prioritizing patient needs,the nurse determines that obtaining the 12-lead ECG can be most appropriately delegated to which member of the health care team?

• A)Administrative secretary
• B)Registered nurse who is covering for lunch breaks
• C)Nursing assistive personnel (NAP)who has been specifically trained to obtain the measurement
• D)ECG technician from the vascular lab

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Definitions:

Transmits Characteristics

The process by which genetic features and traits are passed down from parents to their offspring.

Double Helix

The structure of DNA, characterized by two strands coiled around each other, forming a shape similar to a twisted ladder, responsible for genetic inheritance.

Chorionic Villus Sampling

A prenatal test that involves taking a sample of the chorionic villi cells from the placenta to test for genetic abnormalities in the fetus.

Amniotic Sac

A fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the embryo or fetus in the uterus.