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Mr. Wonderful

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse caring for geriatric patients is considering becoming certified in gerontological nursing. What does this credential indicate?
 
  1. The nurse has a master's degree in nursing.
  2. The nurse works in administration at a nursing home.
  3. The nurse has worked full time at least 2 years in gerontological nursing.
  4. The nurse's clinical competence in gerontological nursing has been validated.

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A patient has been scheduled for cardioversion in the treatment of a tachyarrhythmia but is unclear about the particulars of the procedure after signing the necessary informed consent. How can the nurse best explain this procedure to the patient?
 
  A) Cardioversion will essentially 'reset' the cells in your heart that control the electrical activity.
  B) The essence of cardioversion is the destruction of some of the misfiring cells that are throwing off your heart's rhythm.
  C) Cardioversion will provide an electrical signal that will boost the strength of your heart's electrical activity.
  D) Cardioversion replaces your heart's self-conduction with an electrical signal that is provided artificially.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The nurse does not need to have a master's degree to be credentialed as a gerontological nurse.

Answer to Question 2

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Mr. Wonderful

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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