The nurse is caring for a patient with a musculoskeletal disorder. For which reason does the nurse suspect the patient's alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is being assessed?
A. Determine phosphorus levels
B. Establish true calcium levels
C. Diagnose muscle trauma
D. Evaluate the presence of bone diseases
Answer: D
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The perinatal nurse explains to a childbirth class that which of the following are the primary functions of the placenta? (Select all that apply.)
A. Creates blood vessels in the fetus B. Protects the fetus from pathogens C. Provides hormones that maintain the pregnancy D. Removes waste products from the fetus E. Transfers nutrients to the fetus
Several processes enable a drug to reach a specific concentration in the body. Together they are called dynamic equilibrium. What are these processes? (Select all that apply.)
A) Distribution to the active site B) Biotransformation C) Absorption from the muscle D) Excretion E) Interaction with other drugs
Preparation for the NCLEX-PN examination should include
a. cramming difficult concepts the night before the examination. b. rereading each textbook used in the program of study. c. going to a party the evening before the test. d. reviewing content summaries and focusing on identified areas of weakness.
A client who is experiencing no symptoms of a low calcium level asks why calcium is important. How should the nurse respond?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Calcium is needed to keep the nervous system working properly." 2. "Calcium is used by the body to make the muscles move." 3. "Calcium is used in the blood to help with clotting." 4. "Calcium maintains the normal respiratory rate." 5. "Calcium is needed to control blood glucose levels."