Which of the following terms refers to the balance between clot formation and clot breakdown that occurs throughout the day?
A. Albuminuria
B. Hemostasis
C. Hematuria
D. Metastasis
Answer: B
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Self-appraisal is an important component in the appraisal process. Self-appraisal promotes (select all that apply):
a. peer input. b. personal responsibility. c. individual accountability. d. a nonpunitive environment. e. feedback regarding job performance.
A patient with a history of incontinence will undergo urodynamic testing in the physician's office. Because voiding in the presence of others can cause situational anxiety, the nurse should perform what action?
A) Administer diuretics as ordered. B) Push fluids for several hours prior to the test. C) Discuss possible test results as the patient voids. D) Help the patient to relax before and during the test.
A patient was put in traction at 0800 hours. Hourly neurovascular checks were ordered for the first 24 hours and then every 4 hours there-after. At what time can the nursing staff start performing the 4 hour checks?
a) 2000 hours the same day b) 0000 hours the next day c) 0800 hours the next day d)1200 hours the next day