The critical care nurse knows that determination of compatibility in transplantation involves the evaluation of two major antigen systems. A mismatch in compatibility may cause an immediate reaction leading to organ loss
The primary determinant for solid organ transplantation is which of the following?
A) ABO grouping
B) HBO grouping
C) A and B antigen matching
D) HLA grouping
A
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The nurse is taking temperatures in a clinic with a TMT. Which statement is true regarding use of the TMT?
a. A tympanic temperature is more time consuming than a rectal temperature. b. The tympanic method is more invasive and uncomfortable than the oral method. c. The risk of cross-contamination is reduced, compared with the rectal route. d. The tympanic membrane most accurately reflects the temperature in the ophthalmic artery.
Write 3/4 as an equivalent fraction with 100 in the denominator
1. 75/100 2. 80/100 3. 100/ 25 4. 100/75
The nurse is leading a session on nutrition for postpartum clients. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
1. "Breastfeeding requires that I eat lots of protein daily." 2. "Because I am breastfeeding, I need a low calcium intake." 3. "Since I am bottlefeeding, I don't have to eat vegetables." 4. "Bottlefeeding moms like me require a high sodium intake."
Unit practice requires inspection of all items being brought onto the unit by visitors. This can be most effectively done by
A. having a staff member sit at the door and check packages as visitors enter. B. having a staff member make frequent rounds during visiting hours to inspect gifts. C. asking all visitors to report to the nurse's station before visiting a client. D. asking clients to give staff any unsafe item that might have been left by a visitor.