In understanding the cardiovascular and hematologic systems of the body it is important to know that the blood is made up of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Where are the blood cells formed?
A) Arteries
B) Bone marrow
C) Capillaries
D) Lymph nodes
Ans: B
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Despite the fact that nurses usually do not know their clients prior to admission, when providing care they must rapidly progress from which client space to the next?
a. personal to intimate c. public to personal b. public to intimate d. social to personal
The student nurse is making a teaching plan for a patient being discharged status post MI. What should the student include in the teaching plan? (Mark all that apply.)
A) The need for careful monitoring B) The need for exercise C) The need for dietary modifications D) The need for psychological support groups E) The need for daily weight loss
During a history examination, a patient tells the nurse, "The cardiologist says I have a leaking valve." The nurse documents that the patient has a history of
a. acute mitral regurgitation. b. aortic insufficiency. c. chronic mitral regurgitation. d. pericardial friction rub.
A patient with bipolar disorder takes lamotrigine (Lamictal). Which statement made by the patient would prompt the nurse to hold the drug and notify the prescriber for further assessment?
a. "I get a little dizzy sometimes." b. "I had a headache last week that lasted for about an hour." c. "I've broken out in a rash on my chest and back." d. "Last night I woke up twice with a bad dream."