The nurse warns the patient that, in order to retard the growth of microorganisms, the operating room is kept at a temperature of _____ to _____ degrees
a. 60; 65
b. 66; 70
c. 71; 74
d. 75; 77
B
The operating suite is kept at a temperature of 66 to 70 degrees to discourage microbial growth.
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Which question would be most effective in eliciting information concerning the parents' understanding of why their daughter is being admitted to the hospital? A) "Are you worried? I'll tell you everything you need to know." B) "Why are you so concerned? We take good care of children here." C) "You seem concerned; do you have questions about your child's admission?" D) "Has the doctor told you why your daughter requires hospitalization?"
Ten days after receiving a bone marrow transplant, a patient develops a skin rash. What would the nurse suspect is the cause of this patient's skin rash?
a. The donor T cells are attacking the patient's skin cells. b. The patient's antibodies are rejecting the donor bone marrow. c. The patient is experiencing a delayed hypersensitivity reaction. d. The patient will need treatment to prevent hyperacute rejection.
The normal mean value range for arterial pH is
A. 7.0-7.20 B. 7.20-7.29 C. 7.29-7.39