When evaluating the hemogram of an 8-month-old infant, the nurse would identify which type of hemoglobin as being the predominant type?
A) Hemoglobin A
B) Hemoglobin F
C) Hemoglobin A2
D) Hemoglobin S
Ans: A
Three types of normal hemoglobin are present at any given time in the blood: A, F, and A2. By 6 months of age, hemoglobin A is the predominant type. Hemoglobin S is associated with sickle cell disease.
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The nurse cares for multiple ethnic populations. Which of the following examples best demonstrates a facility adhering to The Joint Commission requirements that healthcare workers facilitate communication with all clients?
A) The facility requires a family member of a non–English-speaking client be present to discuss healthcare issues with a physician and member of social service. B) Language dictionaries are placed in the facility library with open access for staff. C) The facility requests bilingual staff and community members to voluntarily provide contact information for interpreter services. D) The facility subscribes to an online interpreting service.
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a. The federal government b. Medicare c. Medicaid d. Blue Cross/Blue Shield
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