The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Anxious

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is anxious and dizzy following a traumatic experience. The arterial blood gas findings include: pH 7.48, PaO₂ 110, PaCO₂ 25, and HCO₃ 24. The nurse would anticipate which initial intervention to correct this problem?

• A)Encourage the patient to breathe in and out slowly into a paper bag.
• B)Immediately administer oxygen via a mask and monitor oxygen saturation.
• C)Prepare to start an intravenous fluid bolus using isotonic fluids.
• D)Anticipate the administration of intravenous sodium bicarbonate.

Evaluate the utility and limitations of the Big Five model in capturing the complexity of human personality.

Compare and contrast related personality traits and their effects on behavior and interactions.

Describe the role of personality traits in survival, reproduction, and adaptation.

Recognize the significance of the Big Five personality traits in explaining behavioral tendencies and differences among individuals.

---

Definitions:

Automated Manufacturing

The use of computer-controlled machinery and robotics in the production process to increase efficiency and reduce human error.

Activity Base

A measure used to assign costs to cost objects based on their use of activities, often used in activity-based costing.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in manufacturing a product or providing a service.

Machine Hours

A measurement of the amount of time a machine is operated, used in allocating manufacturing costs to products.