Which of the following analytes is found in higher concentrations in capillary blood when compared to venous blood?
a.) total protein
b.) glucose
c.) potassium
d.) all of the above
Ans: b.) glucose
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An adolescent has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). An action by the adolescent that indicates acceptance of body changes with SLE would be that the teen:
1. Refuses to attend school. 2. Doesn't want to attend any social functions. 3. Discusses the body changes with a peer. 4. Discusses the body changes with health care personnel only.
The nurse is concerned that a break occurred in a sterile field. Which action occurred that caused this break?
1. Grasping the edge of the outermost flap and opening it away from oneself 2. Keeping objects on the field 1 inch from the edge 3. Keeping the sterile field in eyesight 4. Transferring a sterile object to a sterile field with a clean gloved hand
The goal of pre-operative care is to:
a. Listen to the person b. Prevent complications before, during, or after surgery c. Answer the family's questions d. Explain the care you will give and why you will give it