Laboratories commonly report the PT values with which measurement?
1. ISI
2. PTT
3. DIC
4. INR
4
Laboratories commonly report both numbers (PT/INR) when a PT is ordered.
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a. probing. b. false reassurance. c. disagreeing. d. active listening.
The best way for a nurse to determine that a newly hired certified nursing assistant (CNA) is competent to transfer a patient safely from the bed to the commode would be to
a. look in the CNA's personnel file to determine previous experience. b. observe the CNA perform the procedure the first time and discuss the outcome. c. have the CNA explain the procedure before doing it. d. establish that the CNA is comfortable performing the transfer.
A balance has a sensitivity range of + or - 4 mg. You are to weigh 50 mg of lactose on the balance, what will be the percentage of error?
a. 4% b. 6% c. 8% d. 10%
Describe the proper method for reestablishing suction on the JP drain after you have emptied
the bulb container. What will be an ideal response?