A patient with esophageal varices secondary to liver cirrhosis has received a transfusion of frozen plasma. The nurse is aware of the fact that plasma:
A) Acts solely as a solvent for the cellular components of the blood
B) Accounts for the majority of the blood's volume in the body
C) Plays a regulatory role in the process of erythropoiesis
D) Primarily regulates the pH of blood and other body fluids
B
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A long-term-care facility is considering implementing total patient care. Prior to implementing this system, what must be available?
1. Enough RN staff to provide all the care to the residents 2. A group of licensed assistants who are good at taking direction 3. A strong nurse manager 4. RNs willing to assume 24-hour accountability for the care provided to residents
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative day 1 right hip replacement. How should the nurse position the patient?
A) Keep the patient's hips in abduction at all times. B) Keep hips flexed at no less than 90 degrees. C) Elevate the head of the bed to high Fowler's. D) Seat the patient in a low chair as soon as possible.
Constructive criticism focuses on ____
a. A person's characteristics b. An analysis of the problem c. Blaming someone for the error d. Giving negative feedback
Which of the following statements best describes the electrical activity of the heart represented by measuring the PR interval on the ECG?
A. The length of time it takes to depolarize the atrium B. The length of time it takes for the atria to depolarize and repolarize C. The length of time for the electrical impulse to travel from the SA node to the Purkinje fibers D. The length of time it takes for the electrical impulse to travel from the SA node to the AV node