The nurse administers synthetic erythropoietin for what therapeutic effect?
1. Stimulate the production of platelets.
2. Stimulate the production of white blood cels.
3. Stimulate the production of lymph fluid.
4. Stimulate the production of red blood cells.
4
Rationale: Erythropoietin is a hormone produced in the body to stimulate production of red blood cells, and synthetic forms are available for administration to cancer clients or others with significantly low red blood cell counts.
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1. Job satisfaction 2. Chaos in the system 3. A free exchange of ideas 4. Every person is seen as an individual.
Which statement best describes the lung allocation score (LAS) used to prioritize lung transplant recipients?
a. The LAS is based on lab values, diagnostic tests, and medical diagnosis. b. Lungs from children and adolescents are offered to adults first. c. The LAS is limited to candidates under the age of 65 years. d. The score was developed to estimate 5-year survival rates.
Which age-group understands that death is final?
a. Infants and toddlers b. Children between the ages of 2 and 3 years c. Children between the ages of 4 and 5 years d. Teenagers
The nurse closely follows hospital policy for recording patient charges. After attending a conference break out session on reimbursement, the nurse realizes that the hospital policy is in violation of Medicare rules. Is this nurse guilty of fraud?
1. Yes, but since the nurse was following hospital policy no charges can be filed. 2. Yes, this is a clear example of fraud. 3. No, but the hospital is clearly guilty of fraud. 4. No, fraud requires intention to do wrong.