What test or procedure is used most often to confirm the staging of Hodgkin's Disease?
a. chest x-ray c. CT scan
b. laparotomy d. immunology blood work
C
CT scans are used more frequently to confirm the staging of the disease process in Hodgkin's Disease.
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A) systemic coagulation activity. B) uncontrolled bleeding. C) excessive platelet production. D) activation of the fibrinolytic system.
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" Which response by the manager is appropriate? 1. "NLRB certification does not mean a union will develop." 2. "A union will not get involved in this situation." 3. "The NLRB is not concerned with your grievance." 4. "The grievance will be resolved with or without the NLRB."
A patient asks the nurse what effect hemodialysis will have on the medications he is currently taking. The nurse's best response is:
A) "Dialysis treatments remove all medications from the blood." B) "Medications are not removed during dialysis treatments." C) "Once-daily medications are best taken before dialysis treatments." D) "Dangerously low blood pressure may occur if antihypertensives are taken before dialysis."
A patient on the medical unit is found to have pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). What is the most appropriate precaution for the staff to take to prevent transmission of this disease?
A) Standard precautions only B) Droplet precautions C) Standard and contact precautions D) Standard and airborne precautions