Which type of anemia is due to decreased or absent function of the bone marrow?
a. acquired hemolytic c. iron deficiency
b. hypoplastic d. sickle cell
B
Hypoplastic (aplastic) anemia occurs when the bone marrow decreases or stops functioning; although there is no known primary cause, secondary aplastic anemia can be caused by a variety of toxic agents, viruses, or medications.
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A) Hypotension B) Bradycardia C) Apnea D) Hypertension
Which factor best represents a driving force in the process of change?
1. An ineffective nurse manager 2. An administration composed of long-term employees 3. A staff composed of long-term employees 4. A financial deficit of millions of dollars
A nurse is assessing a new patient who is diagnosed with PAD. The nurse cannot feel the pulse in the patient's left foot. How should the nurse proceed with assessment?
A) Have the primary care provider order a CT. B) Apply a tourniquet for 3 to 5 minutes and then reassess. C) Elevate the extremity and attempt to palpate the pulses. D) Use Doppler ultrasound to identify the pulses.
According to Benner's Model the competent nurse has approximately ______years of work experience?
a. three–five c. four–six b. one–two d. two–three