A middle-age patient was brought into the Emergency Department via paramedics complaining of chest pain on a scale 0-10, the patient reports a “7.”  It was reported that the patient received a regular strength chewable Aspirin prior to getting to the hospital.   The patient’s vital signs are 180/92, HR  108, RR 24, 02 sat 94% on room air.  The patient received 2 doses of SL Nitroglycerin already during the patient’s transport by the paramedics.  It has been 20 minutes since the second dose of Nitroglycerin SL has been given.  Patient describes the pain as a “strong pressure in the mid-sternum area radiating down the left arm.”  The nurse administers a 3rd dose of Nitroglycerin SL. now.  A 12 lead ECG was done and the nurse notices ST elevation.  The nurse obtains the patient’s vital signs post the third dose of Nitroglycerin and the VS are: Blood pressure 160/88, HR 98, respiratory rate 28.  0xygen saturation is checked and 88 % on room air.  The patient reports the chest pain is a “6” now.  The nurse calls the cardiac catherization lab and it is not available for at least 2-3 more hours.  Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for the nurse to initiate next?  SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

James Lind’s controlled clinical trial aboard the HMS Salisbury tested five treatments for scurvy. Was there a control group?

James Lind discovered from his controlled clinical trial aboard the HMS Salisbury that eating oranges and lemons cured scurvy. The two sailors that are oranges and lemons made full recoveries. Another experiment group with a different treatment had a positive result as well. Two sailors showed slight signs of improvement. What was their treatment?

When was vitamin C first isolated, identified, and chemically characterized?

Microbes are classified based on  their similarity in: A. Morphology B. Pathogenecity C.  Genes coding RNA  D. Genes coding for rRNA of ribosomal subunit

Which of the following statements about endospores is TRUE? A. Endospores are formed as a way for prokaryotic cells to reproduce. B. Endospores can be easily destroyed with household bleach. C. Endospores form in response to harsh  environmental conditions. D. Endospores do not survive in the environment for more than a few days.

Describe Koch’s  experiments and  enumerate his postulates .

________________ introduced  cleanliness and antiseptic techniques into nursing practice.

How do disease-causing prions produce more disease-causing prions? A. They undergo DNA replication and division. B. They change the shape of cellular PrP. C. They introduce mutations in cellular PrP genes. D. They undergo transduction

Which of the following are NOT eukaryotic microbes? A. Algae B. Archaea C. Water molds D. Protozoa