For which of the following blood products is ABO compatibility a requirement for administration?
A. Single-donor platelets
B. Pooled donor platelets
C. Fresh frozen plasma
D. Granulocytes
C
Plasma contains AB antibodies and would be capable of causing a hemolytic transfusion reaction if the plasma were not ABO-compatible with the recipient's blood type.
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Which statement is true regarding the effects of caring for dying patients on nurses?
a. Attendance at funerals is inappropriate and will only create additional stress in nurses who are already at risk for burnout. b. Caring for dying patients is an expected part of nursing and will not affect the emotional health of the nurse if he or she maintains a professional approach with each patient and family. c. Most nurses who work with dying patients are able to balance care needs of patients with personal emotional needs. d. Provision of aggressive care to patients for whom they believe it is futile may result in personal ethical conflicts and burnout for nurses.
To enhance more erect posture in the patient with Parkinson's disease, the nurse would encourage the patient to practice which activity?
a. Periodically reach for the ceiling. b. Sleep in the prone position. c. Walk with a marching step. d. Walk guided by an imaginary straight line.
A nurse assessing a patient with a sleep disorder documents cataplexy as a finding. Which of the following is a feature of this condition?
A) irresistible urge to sleep, regardless of the type of activity in which the patient is engaged B) sudden loss of motor tone that may cause the person to fall asleep; usually experienced during a period of strong emotion C) nightmare or vivid hallucinations experienced during sleep time D) skeletal paralysis that occurs during the transition from wakefulness to sleep
Which factor is important for the nurse to consider when coordinating care to ensure a comforta-ble and peaceful death?
a. The unique stress dying patients often experience b. The cultural values, expectations, and preferences of the family c. The communication style of each family member d. The abilities of the nurse and health care team