A client is admitted to a healthcare facility with minor lacerations on the leg. The nurse
caring for this client observes swelling in the tissues surrounding the affected area. A
blood clot is suspected.
What is the first step in the formation of a blood clot?
A) Prothrombin activator starts to react with additional calcium ions.
B) Platelets break down and cause the release of thromboplastin.
C) Thrombin converts the plasma protein fibrinogen into threads.
D) The threads of fibrin form a net to entrap red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets.
B
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A nurse is conducting smoking cessation clinics and educates the clients they should report which finding in their mouths to their physicians immediately?
a. A patch that is red and has a velvety appearance b. Elevated yellow-white lesions with a roughened, leathery appearance c. Lesions that look like milk curds and adhere firmly to tissue d. Multiple, concave, ulcer-like lesions
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Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer below in a whole number. __________
A nurse knows that while performing CPR, blood flow to the patient's brain can be impaired and possibly cause a stroke if he or she
1. Accesses a patient using any peripheral pulse site. 2. Palpates the radial artery. 3. Palpates both carotid pulses at the same time. 4. Palpates the femoral artery.