Peripheral vascular resistance is measured as which of the following?
A) Pulse pressure
B) Mean arterial pressure
C) Hydrostatic pressure
D) Oncotic pressure
B
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An alert but confused patient called 911 with the complaint of abdominal pain. Assessment reveals her to be nauseated with pain that she localizes to the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. She states that she was not able to take her blood pressure medication this morning and wants to take it now with a small glass of juice. You would:
A) Allow her to take the medication with juice B) Crush the medication and mix it in a small amount of water C) Tell her that she should not take her medication or drink juice D) Provide her some water instead of juice to take with her medications
All of the following have been linked to excess erythrocyte destruction except:
a. Drugs. b. IgM autoimmune antibodies c. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) alloantibodies d. IgG alloantibodies
Which of the following is NOT an important action when taking an axillary temperature?
a. Have the patient fold the arm against the chest. b. Leave the thermometer in place according to manufacturer's instructions c. Use powder to dry the axilla. d. Use a disposable protective sheath.