A patient's kidneys have just increased the amount of erythropoietin that they release. This action is likely a response to what feedback?
A) The patient is experiencing a fluid volume deficit.
B) The patient's blood pH has decreased.
C) The patient is experiencing physiological stress.
D) The patient has decreased oxygen tension.
D
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1. It is more fragile 2. Their skin has not been exposed to sun 3. Their skin is thinner 4. Due to rapid cell division
The physician orders the following mechanical ventilation settings for a patient who weighs 75 kg. The patient's spontaneous respiratory rate is 22 breaths/min
What arterial blood gas abnormality may occur if the patient continues to be tachypneic at these ventilator settings? Settings: Tidal volume: 600 mL (8 mL per kg) FiO2: 0.5 Respiratory rate: 14 breaths/min Mode assist/control Positive end-expiratory pressure: 10 cm H2O a. Metabolic acidosis b. Metabolic alkalosis c. Respiratory acidosis d. Respiratory alkalosis
A woman's physician has told her he wants to use an episiotomy for delivery. She asks you what the purpose of this is. Which of the following would be your best answer?
A) "It prevents distention of the bladder." B) "It relieves pressure on the fetal head." C) "It aids contraction of the uterus following delivery." D) "It is done primarily for the physician's benefit."
Prolonged decelerations:
1. are a continuing pattern of benign decelerations not requiring intervention. 2. when lasting more than 5 minutes constitute a baseline change. 3. usually are isolated events that end spontaneously. 4. require the usual fetal monitoring by the nurse.