The valve between the left atria and left ventricle is the _____ valve.

a. mitral
b. aortic
c. pulmonic
d. tricuspid


Answer: a. mitral

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A nurse is planning care for a client who is hyperventilating. The client's arterial blood gas values are pH 7.30, PaO2 94 mm Hg, PaCO2 31 mm Hg, and HCO3- 26 mEq/L. Which question should the nurse ask when developing this client's plan of care?

a. "Do you take any over-the-counter medications?" b. "You appear anxious. What is causing your distress?" c. "Do you have a history of anxiety attacks?" d. "You are breathing fast. Is this causing you to feel light-headed?

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The patient's platelet count is 35,000/microliter. The provider orders the administration of 10 units of single-donor platelets. After transfusion, the nurse can expect the patient's platelet count to be:

a. between 85,000/microliter and 135,000/microliter. b. Between 50,000/microliter and 75,000/microliter. c. greater than 150,000/microliter. d. between 150,000/microliter and 185,000/microliter.

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The best practice starting point for developing a simulation scenario is:

a. the equipment available. b. the goals or objectives to be achieved. c. the facilitator's choice. d. the commercially based scenarios available.

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The structure of the gut varies from other tubular organs in the following ways

a. It has an outer layer of peritoneum b. The endothelium contains glands to secret mucus c. It has thicker muscle in different layers d. The middle layer is made of skeletal muscle

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