A patient has a history of severe responses to skin testing done for allergies. What should be used in place of skin testing for this patient?
A. White blood cell count and differential
B. Radioallergosorbent test
C. Blood type and crossmatch
D. Immune complex assay
Answer: B
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After teaching a client who has plans to travel to a non-industrialized country, the nurse assesses the client's understanding regarding the prevention of viral hepatitis. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
a. "I should drink bottled water during my travels." b. "I will not eat off another's plate or share utensils." c. "I should eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables." d. "I will wash my hands frequently and thoroughly."
A client in apparent cardiac arrest has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by emergency medical services. The ED nurse immediately recognizes the need to implement the principles of the Chain of Survival
During which of the components of the Chain of Survival will medications be administered to the client? A) Early CPR B) Rapid defibrillation C) Effective advanced life support D) Rapid cardiac assessment
A 78-year-old retired teacher with a history of osteoporosis has fallen in her bathroom and sustained a subcapital femoral fracture. She is scheduled for an open reduction and internal fixa-tion (ORIF) procedure in the morning
Which type of traction will most likely be implemented? a. Bryant b. Buck c. Pelvic d. Crutchfield tongs
The nurse is assessing a new patient in the clinic. The nurse knows that the subjective (presumptive) signs and symptoms of pregnancy include:
1. Positive urine pregnancy test, enlarged abdomen, and Braxton Hicks contractions. 2. Positive urine pregnancy test, amenorrhea, fatigue, and softening of the cervix. 3. Increase in urination, amenorrhea, fatigue, breast enlargement, and quickening. 4. Enlarged abdomen and fetal heartbeat.