The most important cell in the acute inflammatory response is an actively phagocytic cell called the __________
A. mononuclear cell
B. monocyte
C. polymorphonuclear leukocyte
D. macrophage
C
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A) Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) B) Heparin C) Warfarin (Coumadin) D) Streptokinase (Streptase)
A nurse is assessing a client who has a tracheostomy. The nurse notes that the tracheostomy tube is pulsing with the heartbeat as the client's pulse is being taken. No other abnormal findings are noted. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Call the operating room to inform them of a pending emergency case. b. No action is needed at this time; this is a normal finding in some clients. c. Remove the tracheostomy tube; ventilate the client with a bag-valve-mask. d. Stay with the client and have someone else call the provider immediately.
In the Unity Healthcare organization, decisions, including those at the unit level, are made by a group of senior executives. Rules for employees are clear, and nursing care is delineated by procedures and protocols. This exemplifies:
a. Transformational leadership. b. Transactional leadership. c. Bureaucratic organization. d. Chaos theory.
What are the psychological benefits of adequate preoperative preparation for Mrs Simanski?
Mrs Deidre Simanski is a 52-year-old woman who has consented for a laparoscopic hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for endometrial cancer. She presented at her GP with abnormal uterine bleeding and was subsequently referred to the gynaecological clinic for endometrial biopsy. She lives alone, works part-time in retail and has two grown children, both of whom live interstate with their families—she sees them every 3 months or so. Mrs Simanski smokes 35 cigarettes a day and has a BMI of 39. She also has type 2 diabetes and hypertension. What will be an ideal response?