What is the life span of platelets (in days)?
a. 10
b. 30
c. 90
d. 120
Ans: a. 10
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a. Is the same as prothrombin time (PT) b. Is more sensitive than PT in determining clotting c. Is the same as partial thromboplastin time (PTT) d. Is lower than the therapeutic range in which a patient may have bleeding problems
What should a nurse researcher use to guide the analysis of data collected from subjects who meet study inclusion and exclusion criteria for the purpose of answering specific research questions that test specified hypotheses?
a. Dissemination of research b. Metasynthesis of research c. Utilization of research d. Conduct of research
The nurse is conducting a class for expectant parents who need genetic counseling. Which statement by a parent would indicate the need for further education?
1. "The reason men and women are so different from one another is that none of their chromosomes are alike.". 2. "Half of the sets of chromosomes come from the mother and the other half come from the father.". 3. "The 23rd pair of chromosomes will determine if our child will be male or female.". 4. "One Y chromosome and one X chromosome will produce a male child.".
A multipara, 26 weeks' gestation and accompanied by her husband, has just delivered a fetal demise. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate at this time?
a. Encourage the parents to pray for the baby's soul. b. Advise the parents that it is better for the baby to have died than to have had to live with a defect. c. Encourage the parents to hold the baby. d. Advise the parents to refrain from discussing the baby's death with their other children.