The nurse educator is reviewing the process of hemostasis. Place the steps of hemostasis in the order they occur
1. Blood flow is further reduced
2. Platelets become sticky
3. Fibrin strands form
4. Platelets are attracted to the site
5. Vessel spasms
5,2,4,1,3
Global Rationale: When a vessel is injured, a spasm occurs to reduce blood loss. The platelets in the area become sticky and adhere to each other and to the damaged vessel. They release substances that attract additional platelets to the area. This further reduces blood flow. Insoluble fibrin strands form and coagulate to form an insoluble clot.
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a. Complete abortion at 8 weeks b. Incomplete abortion at 16 weeks c. Threatened abortion at 6 weeks d. Incomplete abortion at 10 weeks
The nursing instructor teaches the student nurses about intrinsic factor. The instructor evaluates that learning has occurred when the students make which response?
1. "Intrinsic factor is secreted by the chief cells of the stomach." 2. "Intrinsic factor is necessary for absorption of vitamin B6." 3. "Intrinsic factor aids in the secretion of mucus to protect the stomach." 4. "Intrinsic factor is necessary for absorption of vitamin B12."
When an analgesic is titrated to manage pain, what is the priority goal?
a) Titrate to the smallest dose that provides relief with the fewest side effects. b) Titrate upward until the client is pain free. c) Titrate downward to prevent toxicity. d) Titrate to a dosage that is adequate to meet the client's subjective needs.
Upon admission, the nurse notes that a patient has a billfold filled with cash. Because there is no family member present, the nurse suggests that the money be:
a. placed in a sealed envelope in the bedside table. b. given to hospital security. c. locked in the narcotic cupboard. d. placed in the hospital safe.