The nurse recognizes that the _______ reading in an arterial gas report indicates the amount of oxygen dissolved in the plasma
ANS:
PaO2
The PaO2 reading indicates the amount of oxygen dissolved in the plasma.
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A) By examining the patient under a Wood's light B) By inspecting the patient's skin in direct sunlight C) By palpating the patient's skin D) By performing percussion of major skin surfaces
You are beginning the examination of a patient. All of the following areas are important to observe as part of the General Survey except:
A) Level of consciousness B) Signs of distress C) Dress, grooming, and personal hygiene D) Blood pressure
The healthcare professional is educating a parenting class on Koplik spots? What information is most appropriate to include?
a. Koplik spots are associated with rubeola. b. They appear as white spots. c. The lesions are surrounded by a red ring. d. The lesions of Koplik spots are large in size. e. Koplik spots are primarily found on buccal mucosa.
Which of the following have been identified as evidence-based guidelines to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Prepping the surgical site with a razor followed by an antiseptic scrub b. Giving antibiotics immediately after the procedure c. Maintaining blood glucose levels d. Maintaining normal body temperatures e. Maintaining proper positioning