A patient is being started on a blood transfusion. For how many minutes should the nurse stay with the patient during this transfusion?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
ANS: C
The nurse should stay at the bedside with a patient for the first 15 minutes of any blood transfusion to detect signs of a reaction. A. B. The nurse needs to stay longer than 5 or 10 minutes. D. The nurse does not need to stay beyond 15 minutes.
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a. Data b. Information c. Knowledge d. Wisdom
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a. chest. b. flank area. c. lower legs. d. back.
When using a monofilament to assess sensory function, the nurse:
a. uses two simultaneous monofilaments on similar bilateral points and then compares results. b. applies both a monofilament and a pin on similar bilateral points and then compares results. c. applies pressure to the monofilament until the filament bends. d. strokes the monofilament along the skin from proximal to distal areas.
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A. Sensitivity B. True positive C. Specificity D. True negative