Thromboplastin - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PHARM: Cardio Potassium Chloride intravenously is prescribed for a client with hypokalemia. Exam with Complete solutions 2024. Potassium chloride intravenously is prescribed for a client with hypokalemia. Which actions should the nurse take to plan for preparation and administration of the potassium? Select all that apply. 1. Obtain an intravenous (IV) infusion pump. 2. Monitor urine output during administration. 3. Prepare the medication for bolus administration. 4. Monitor the IV site f...

NUR 283 - Transition to Registered Nurse Practice - Comp 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Details regarding the insertion of an NG tube for gastric decompression - pg. 1013 Saunders - Position the patient in high-Fowler's. Measure and mark the tube to indicate the insertion length. Apply lubrication to the tip before inserting into the nasopharynx and advancing. As the tube enters the back of the throat, have the patient swallow a sip of water (unless contraindicated) and flex the ...

PHARM: Cardio Potassium Chloride intravenously is prescribed for a client with hypokalemia. Exam with Complete solutions 2024. Potassium chloride intravenously is prescribed for a client with hypokalemia. Which actions should the nurse take to plan for preparation and administration of the potassium? Select all that apply. 1. Obtain an intravenous (IV) infusion pump. 2. Monitor urine output during administration. 3. Prepare the medication for bolus administration. 4. Monitor the IV site f...

Exam 1: NUR155/ NUR 155 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade - Galen QUESTION Define portal of entry any opening in the body; non-intact skin QUESTION define susceptible host Answer: person who is at risk for infection QUESTION What are the first lines of defense against infection? Answer: intact skin/mucosa membranes, mouth, cilia of nasal passages, tears, GI, va...

What is the most serious side effect of lovastatin? correct answer Rhabdomyolysis The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who will receive a prescription for a hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) inhibitor. What statement by the client demonstrates a clear understanding of the teaching provided by the nurse? correct answer "I should plan to take this drug before bedtime, because my body makes lipids mostly at night." The nurse is caring for a 76-year-old client who is receiv...

PRE Is the following statement true or false? A pulmonary embolism requires emergency treatment. FALSE TRUE True Rationale:A pulmonary embolism (PE) is considered a medical emergency, as death can occur within one hour if not treated promptly. We have an expert-written solution to this problem! PRE When caring for a patient experiencing a pulmonary embolism, the nurse would expect to see increased levels in which of the following lab test results due to the effects of h...

The nurse is caring for the following clients. Which client should the nurse assess FIRST? A. the client whose partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is 38 seconds. B. The client whose hemoglobin is 14 g/dl and hematocrit is 45%. C. The client whose platelet count is 75,000 per cubic millimeter of blood. D. The client whose red blood cell count is 4.8 x 10^6/mm^3. Correct Answer-Answer: C Rationale: A normal range for PTT is 32 to 39 seconds. These are normal hemoglobin/hematocrit levels for...

BOC Coagulation Comprehensive Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the primary function of coagulation factors in the body? A) To transport oxygen B) To regulate blood pressure C) To facilitate blood clotting D) To fight infections Which test is commonly used to assess the intrinsic pathway of coagulation? A) Prothrombin time (PT) B) Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) C) Thrombin time (TT) D) Platelet count What is the role of platelets in hemostasis? A) To...

CSMLS Question and answers already passed CSMLS Hemostatic plug formation - correct answer -injury = activator substances -subendothelium exposed -vasoconstriction -platelet adhesion to subendothelium -platelet aggregation = temporary plug -extrinsic=fibrin formation, secondary plt aggregation intrinsic = fibrin formation -platelet retraction = hemostatic plug -fibrinolysis/natural anticoagulants vascular hemostasis - correct answer -muscular: immediate nervous response -hum...

A. patient radiation dose Automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) programs adjust the mA throughout an acquisition to reduce patient radiation dose to a minimum. ATCM automatically alters the applied mA on the basis of a predetermined noise index that is acceptable for appropriate image quality. CORRECT ANSWER-Automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) software is used in current multidetector CT (MDCT) systems to control: C. 25 - 35 seconds Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is a labor...