The nurse explains that the major difference between fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and cryoprecipitate (CPP) is that FFP (select all that apply):
1. contains more albumin.
2. has a longer infusion time.
3. contains no platelets.
4. has a very high probability of causing an allergic reaction.
5. can cause dangerous blood pressure elevation.
3
FFP contains no platelets.
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1. identifying one choice as correct to eliminate "none of the above" as a choice. 2. Identifying one choice as incorrect to eliminate "all of the above" as a choice. 3. Once a choice is identified, do not go back and change it. 4. Once finished with a test, go back and review and change answers as needed. 5. Realize that most often, the first choice of the correct answer is correct.
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a. "Have you been exercising recently?" b. "Do you notice any other symptoms when your heart skips beats?" c. "You will have to tell your prescriber about this and ask him or her what is the cause." d. "Let me first listen to your heart, measure your blood pressure, and check your heart monitor."
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a. 10-year-old brother b. 81-year-old grandmother c. 32-year-old pregnant mother d. 36-year-old father who has diabetes