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1. When blood is removed from the body, the blood clots and the liquid part is called 2. If veins in the arms cannot be used for venipuncture, the alternative veins can be found in the 3. The instrument used to speed the removal of serum by spinning the blood is called a 4. Before performing a venipuncture, a clean pair of gloves should be put on the presence of the patient because it is a reassuring 5. Lying face up on their back is called what position? 6. To avoid blood-clotting in t...

1. A 60-year old male client comes into the emergency department with complaints of crushing substernal chest pain that radiates to his shoulder and left arm. The admitting diagnosis is acute myocardial infarction (MI). immediate admission orders include oxygen by nasal cannula at 4L/min, blood work, a chest radiograph, a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), and 2mg of morphine sulfate given intravenously. The nurse should first A. Administer the morphine B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG C. Obtain the...

Patient's complete medical history Emergency care administered before arrival at the facility - Using uniform terminology is a way to improve: Validity Data timeliness Audit trails Data reliability - When the physician does not specify the method used to remove a lesion during an endoscopy, what is the appropriate procedure? Assign the removal by snare technique code. Assign the removal by hot biopsy forceps code. Assign the ablation code. Query the physician as to the method used. ...

EXAM 1: Pediatrics Questions (ETSU Accelerated BSN Program) A 1-year-old child with hypospadias is scheduled for surgery to correct this condition. While preparing the nursing care plan for this child, which factor should the nurse take into consideration? A. This surgery is taking place at a time when fears of separation are great. B. This surgery is taking place at a time when sibling rivalry will cause regression to occur. C. This surgery is taking place at a time when concern over siz...

Which Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attempts to acquire particular resources at a lower real cost than could be obtained in the home country? a) Market-seeking FDI b) Efficiency-seeking FDI c) Resource-seeking FDI d) Strategic asset-seeking FDI Under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) statute of frauds, which of the following terms must be included in writing in order to satisfy the writing requirement? a) The price of the goods. b) The quantity of the goods. c) The signatures and nam...

Rx = prescription/medication order Hx = history Dx = diagnosis Tx = treatment 1) Which list of s/s most accurately describes hyperthyroidism? a) Weight gain, tiredness, and cold intolerance b) b) Bulging eyes, goiter, HR of over 100 c) SOB when lying supine, edema in lower extremities d) Seizure activity related to hypertension 2) A nurse is taking a gestational Hx of a mother presenting to an ER with preeclampsia like symptoms. She states “I’m currently 39 weeks pregnant, I have h...

Which characteristic do healthy families have in common? having above average household income ignoring one another's happiness demonstrating love for oneself communicating with one another Which is a common area of conflict for families? starting new traditions saving money making new friends going to a university Sue and Henry are both over the age of 75. They are permanent guardians to their grandchildren. Which type of family does this describe? blended family family of choice...

A client arrives in the emergency department with multiple crushing wounds of the chest, abdomen, and legs. What are the priority nursing assessments? A. Level of consciousness and pupil size B. Characteristics of pain and blood pressure C. Quality of respirations and presence of pulses D. Observation of abdominal contusions and other wounds A client is extubated in the postanesthesia care unit after surgery. For which common response would the nurse be alert when monitoring the client fo...

Which is a legal consequence associated with drug abuse? putting family members at risk loss of driver's license breakdown of family relationships increased risk of contracting hepatitis Which nonprescription drug is commonly abused by teens? Ritalin aspirin OxyContin cough syrup - Which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of amphetamines? detached, dream-like state fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy feelings of relaxation or anxiety with possible h...

Which of the following can be described as a sedentary activity? A. sitting and watching the television B. outdoor calisthenics C. sprinting on a track D. running on a trail Which of these concepts represents the most encompassing aspect of our lives? A. physical health B. physical fitness C. wellness D. emotional health Regular physical activity can help prevent disease by __________. A. controlling weight B. controlling blood pressure C. improving cardiorespiratory fitn...