Which condition would be a contraindication for giving RhoGam to an Rh-negative mother?
a. Having an allergy to peanuts and penicillin
b. Giving birth to an Rh-negative infant
c. Receiving a blood transfusion after delivery
d. Giving birth to twins
ANS: B
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The nurse would correctly identify which of the following as a unique characteristic of aspirin, not found in other cyclooxygenase inhibitors? a. Aspirin promotes gastric bleeding. b. Aspirin irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase. c. Aspirin promotes platelet synthesis. d. Aspirin enhances prostaglandin synthesis.
The nurse will monitor a patient for signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia if the patient is taking which of these diuretics?
a. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) b. Furosemide (Lasix) c. Acetazolamide (Diamox) d. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
What does the term "host" mean?
a. The person infected by a virus. b. The type of virus known as a retrovirus. c. The type of virus known as a common virus. d. The type of infection that occurs only in immunosuppressed people.
The nurse caring for a patient recovering from a total hip replacement should do which of the following to best ensure this patient's nutritional needs?
1. Assess for tolerance to diet and progress from clear liquid to another level as tolerated. 2. Maintain clear liquid diet with intravenous fluid supplementation. 3. Plan to support nutritional status with enteral feedings. 4. Plan to support nutritional status with parenteral supplements.