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Which of the following statements about pregnant hemophilia carriers is correct? a. Factor VI levels tend to decrease during pregnancy. b. Pregnant women should receive regular infusions of…

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Which statement about hyperglycemia and mortality in patients receiving nutritional support is correct? a.Compared to parenteral nutrition (PN), enteral nutrition (EN). increases hyperglycemia risk nearly twofold. b. Compared…

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Which statement about purulent secretions is correct? a. They can be identified by color. b. They are determined by Gram stain. c. They contain two to four neutrophils.…

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A patient who has had her final menstrual period tells you she is experiencing intermittent vaginal bleeding. You should tell the woman to: a. make an appointment with…

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A direct-care nurse can help manage clinical variability by: a. mixing different types of patients in the same unit. b. assigning nurses patients with dissimilar diagnoses. c. mixing…

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Your patient experiences an anaphylactic reaction while receiving an infusion of a monoclonal antibody. Which response is correct? a. Speed the infusion so it finishes more quickly. b.…

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Which of the following does not help address issues related to post-intensive care syndrome? a. Diaries kept jointly by family, ICU staff, and physicians b. Post-ICU clinics for…

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A nurse working in the intensive care unit administers 100 mg of diazepam I.V. as ordered by the new resident. Although she checks on the patient often and…

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Which of the following does not help address issues related to post-intensive care syndrome? a. Diaries kept jointly by family, ICU staff, and physicians b. Post-ICU clinics for…

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Which sedation strategy for ICU patients on mechanical ventilation can help mitigate post-intensive care syndrome? a. Keep the patient heavily sedated. b. Use the lightest level of sedation…

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The best noninvasive way to gauge tissue perfusion in patients with sepsis is to measure: a. systolic blood pressure. b. diastolic blood pressure. c. mean arterial blood pressure.…

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Which of the following is an advantage of a dry-suction chest drainage system? a. Lower levels of suction pressure b. Variable bubbling, which indicates proper functioning c. A…

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Which of the following patient assessment findings are consistent with the diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease? a. The patient has multiple cognitive impairments, including memory impairment and aphasia.…
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Which of the following are not sources of standards of care? a. Institutional policies and procedures. b. State nurse practice act c. Published standards for specialties d. Online…

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A goal of the induction phase of therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest is to: a. quickly warm the patient to target body temperature. b. slowly cool the patient…

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Which statement about breast-feeding and obesity is correct? a. Breast-feeding has no effect on the risk of obesity in children. b. Breast-feeding is associated with a higher risk…

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Which of the following is an advantage of a dry-suction chest drainage system? a. Lower levels of suction pressure b. Variable bubbling, which indicates proper functioning c. A…

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Which of the following patients is likely to be the most sensitive to insulin? a. A 65-year-old man with sepsis b. A 26-year-old woman with multiple injuries from…

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In which transitional care model does an advanced practice registered nurse provide a 1-to-3 month period of interventions with high-risk adults to prevent hospital readmissions?   a. Care…

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Which statement about 2,3 DPG is accurate? a. It decreases in the presence of epinephrine. b. It increases as a person ages. c. It forms when red blood…

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