How does von Willebrand factor function?
What will be an ideal response?
Von Willebrand factor functions by adhering to the vessel wall where the endothelium is disrupted, forming a latticelike framework that allows platelets and coagulation factors to adhere, interact, and form a blood clot.
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A student nurse is learning about blood transfusion compatibilities. What information does this include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Donor blood type A can donate to recipient blood type AB. b. Donor blood type B can donate to recipient blood type O. c. Donor blood type AB can donate to anyone. d. Donor blood type O can donate to anyone. e. Donor blood type A can donate to recipient blood type B.
In comparing and contrasting licensed practical nursing (LPN) programs with associate degree (ADN) programs, the potential nursing student notices similarities between the two, including (Select all that apply.)
a. both programs prepare graduates to be supervised by BSN nurses. b. graduates of both programs are considered to be technical nurses. c. licensure exams for graduates of both programs are interchangeable. d. LPN and ADN programs offer similar college credit for coursework. e. the programs both take a similar length of time to complete.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
The term ‘osmosis’ refers to the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane which solute molecules cannot cross
The nurse is preparing to discuss the use of primary hypertensive agents with a client. Which prescriptions should the nurse include?
A. Thiazide diuretics B. Angiotensin-II receptor blockers (ARBs) C. Beta-adrenergic antagonists D. Direct-acting vasodilators E. Peripheral adrenergic antagonists