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The nurse determines clinical death and initiates CPR immediately. How long is resuscitation considered possible?
 
  a. If cardiopulmonary arrest has existed for no more 2 minutes
  b. If cardiopulmonary arrest has existed for no more 3 minutes
  c. If cardiopulmonary arrest has existed for no more 4 minutes
  d. If cardiopulmonary arrest has existed for no more 5 minutes

Question 2

A patient is required to provide a sample of body excretions per physician order. What action can the nurse take when providing proper instructions to lessen the patient's embarrassment?
 
  a. Instruct patient to provide the specimen behind a screen.
  b. Instruct patient to obtain his or her own specimen.
  c. Instruct patient to return later when he or she is more comfortable.
  d. Instruct patient to use a CNA for assistance to obtain the specimen.



mammy1697

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
CPR can reverse clinical death if initiated before 4 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
With proper instruction, many patients may obtain their own specimen.



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