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[Free] Which interventions would the nurse implement immediately for a patient who is slightly confused, had an increased temperature and pulse over the last two shifts, and has a current temperature of 102° F (38.9° C), pulse of 96, respiratory rate of 22, and oxygen (O2) saturation of 93%? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. A. Auscultating all lung fields B. Immediately placing the patient in isolation C. Obtaining blood cultures from two different sites D. Checking urine for cloudiness, odor, and discoloration E. Notifying the primary health care provider of the patient's status

[Free] The waveforms found in a normal EKG are P wave, QRS complex, T wave, segment, and PR interval. What does the PR interval represent? A. time required for the impulse to travel from the left ventricle through the A-V node B. time required for the impulse to travel from the aorta through the A-V node C. time required for the impulse to travel from the right ventricle through the A-V node D. time required for the impulse to travel from the atria through the A-V node

[Free] What is the phase of the testing process that occurs prior to the actual analysis of the specimen known as? A. The pre-analytical phase B. The analytical phase C. The post-analytical phase D. The peri-analytical phase

[Free] Following surgery for a mitral valve replacement, a patient was required to take Coumadin. This medication is classified as an Select one: A. antibiotic B. anticoagulant C. anti-inflammatory D. antihistamine E. antipyretic

[Free] A gel barrier has not fully separated the cell layer of blood from the serum. How could this affect serum potassium and serum glucose? Please select the single best answer A. Both serum glucose and serum potassium could be falsely decreased. B. Both the serum glucose and serum potassium could be falsely elevated. C. Serum potassium could be falsely decreased and serum glucose could be falsely elevated. D. Serum glucose could be falsely decreased and serum potassium could be falsely elevated.

[Free] Nurse notes redness, cracks, and blisters on the skin around a client's intravenous site. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Administer diphenhydramine. B. Remove transparent adhesive dressing. C. Document findings in medical record. D. Ask about previous reactions after eating kiwi.

[Free] The layer of the artery wall that can produce major changes in systemic blood pressure is the A. tunica intima. B. tunica externa. C. tunica mater. D. tunica media. E. tunica adventitia.

[Free] The suffix in the term erythropoiesis means: A. red B. condition C. to make D. create E. destruction

[Free] What should caregivers consider when assessing a patient's readiness for a Hoyer lift transfer? A. The patient's BMI and bone mass B. The patient's height C. The patient's physical and cognitive ability to tolerate the transfer D. The caregiver's availability

[Free] What is the completion time for 250 ml of D10NS started at 1550 to run at 20 drops/min using 10 drops/ml tubing?