What is a bone marrow aspiration test and why is it done?
What will be an ideal response?
This is done to remove red bone marrow from the hip bone to diagnose leukemia, lymphoma, and anemia. It examines the stages of blood cell development. This procedure is also done to harvest bone marrow from a healthy donor to give to a patient as a bone marrow transplant.
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While caring for a neonate immediately following a vaginal birth, a nurse finds that the mother has gonorrhea. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate to be most beneficial to the neonate?
1. Vitamin K1 (Mephyton, Aquamephyton) 2. Vitamin D and iron supplements 3. Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment (Ocudox) 4. Hepatitis B (RECOMBIVAX HB) vaccine
The 2007 updated recommendations by the ACSM and AHA indicate that to promote and maintain good health, all healthy adults between 18 and 64 years of age need
a. vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes five days a week. b. moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity for a minimum of 20 minutes three days a week. c. moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes five days a week. d. activities that maintain or increase muscular strength and endurance five days a week.
Why are diabetics more susceptible to heart disease?
What will be an ideal response?
The look, listen, and feel technique is used to determine:
A) whether the airway is open. B) adequate blood circulation. C) adequate breathing. D) cervical spine deformity.