The nurse is reviewing the process of hemostasis after an injury with a client. Which should the nurse identify as the initial event in this process?
A. Platelets become sticky.
B. Plasma proteins convert to active forms.
C. The vessel spasms.
D. Von Willebrand's factor is activated.
Answer: C
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A three-year-old child has been found to have a mild to moderate hearing loss. The mother tells the nurse: "The doctor told me I should put my child in day care but didn't tell me why
Do you know why the doctor recommends day care?" The nurse's response will be based on the knowledge that day care will: 1. Help the child recognize his hearing deficit. 2. Increase the child's socialization skills. 3. Improve the child's immunity by increased exposure to organisms. 4. Teach other children that children are different.
A client says that even though a diagnosis of hypertension is disappointing, with medication and lifestyle changes, it can be controlled and the client will become a better person
Based on this data, which aspect of spirituality is the client demonstrating? A) Connecting B) Meaning C) Value D) Becoming
The acronym FOCUS is a type of process improvement methodology. What does FOCUS stand for?
a. Focus, Organize, Understand, Substantiate b. Focus, Opportunity, Continuous, Utilize, Substantiate c. Focus, Organize, Clarify, Understand, Solution d. Focus, Opportunity, Continuous (process), Understand, Solution
During a physical examination, the nurse wants to assess a body area for contours and size of organs. The technique that the nurse will use for this assessment would be:
A) Inspection B) Palpation C) Percussion D) Auscultation