Which type of hemophilia affects only men?
a. Hemophilia A
b. Hemophilia B
c. Hemophilia C
d. von Willebrand disease
Answer: a. Hemophilia A
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The nurse learns that the pathophysiology of Guillain-Barré syndrome includes segmental demyelination. The nurse should understand that this causes what?
a. Delayed afferent nerve impulses b. Paralysis of affected muscles c. Paresthesia in upper extremities d. Slowed nerve impulse transmission
After burning herself by turning off the cold water of her bath, a 3-year-old girl has been brought to the emergency department (ED) with burns that have been assessed as superficial partial-thickness
The ED nurse should recognize which of the following characteristics of this child's burn? A) The burn is likely to require a skin graft in order to facilitate full healing. B) The child's burn will heal spontaneously in approximately 1 week and is unlikely to scar. C) The child will require admission to a burn unit and aggressive treatment to prevent complications. D) The child's burn involves the epidermis but the dermis is unaffected.
Which nursing diagnosis is the top priority for a patient complaining of dizziness and disequilibrium with head movements?
1. Fluid Volume Deficit 2. Impaired Adjustment 3. Ineffective Coping 4. Risk for Injury
What is the medical term for stopping of blood flow, an essential mechanism protecting the body from both external and internal injury?
1. Thrombolytic 2. Coagulation 3. Hemostasis 4. Hemostatics