A child has suffered a laceration in a playground accident. When a human body receives an injury that causes blood loss, several processes are involved in maintaining hemostasis
When a blood clot is no longer needed, what digests the fibrinogen and fibrin?
A) Plasminogen
B) Thrombin
C) Prothrombin
D) Plasmin
D
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The nurse manager is creating the patient assignment for today. She has five registered nurses (RNs), two licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and five nurse technicians (NAs) scheduled
When making the assignment, the nurse manager needs to remember that: a. RNs are responsible for all care delegated to unlicensed nursing personnel. b. delegation is considered direct intervention for patient care. c. LPNs operate independently and may delegate patient care. d. nursing practice is clearly delineated and is standard across the country.
During a routine pediatric health maintenance appointment, the parents of a newborn report being concerned their baby is sleeping too much. The nursing assessment reveals the newborn sleeps 16 hours each day
Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. "The recommendation for a newborn is 16 to 18 hours of sleep per day." 2. "Your newborn is sleeping too much." 3. "Do not allow your newborn to nap as often." 4. "I would recommend putting your baby to sleep later in the evening."
The nurse teaching clients using vasodilators should include:
a. "Double the next dose if you have forgotten to take a dose." b. "You should rise and change position slowly." c. "Take the medication before getting out of bed in the morning." d. "Do not take these drugs with dairy products."
The nurse should instruct the postoperative client that antiembolic stockings are used to:
1. keep the legs warm. 2. serve as a nonslip slipper. 3. promote venous return. 4. make it easier to ambulate after surgery.