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Q40. One of the most critical components of the physical assessment of the pregnant client is determining blood pressure. Consistency in measurement techniques must be maintained to ensure that the subtle difference in variation of blood pressure (BP) readings do not result from provider error. The nurse must understand which techniques are essential in obtaining an accurate BP reading? Select all that apply.

Q19.  A 36-year-old female client is admitted with a diagnosis of thrombocytopenia. She has a history of autoimmune disorders and is currently undergoing treatment with corticosteroids. Her platelet count is 60,000/mm³, and she is not reporting any visible signs of bleeding. Which of the following assessments is most important in detecting  bleeding that may not be immediately visible in this client?

Q18.  When caring for a patient with thrombocytopenia, the nurse instructs the patient in which of the following to decrease the risk of bleeding?

Q50. The hypothesis and goal of treatment for heparin induced thrombocytopenia is… Select all that apply

Q45. Treatment for Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) focuses on the administration of medications that perform which action?

Q20.   An elderly patient who is being admitted for anemia of unknown cause has been on multiple medications at home for various ailments. In assessing the patient’s medication list, the nurse notes which medications that may alter hemostasis? (Select all that apply.)

Q36. A nurse is caring for a patient with severe preeclampsia who is receiving magnesium sulfate infusion.  What clinical manifestations are side effects of magnesium administration?

Q24.  What is the most appropriate nursing action for a patient diagnosed with thrombocytopenia to prevent bleeding complications?

Q28. A pregnant client is receiving magnesium sulfate for management of preeclampsia. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing toxicity from the medication if which findings are noted on assessment. Select all that apply

Suppose you are performing an Ouchterlony double diffusion assay loading Ag1 and Ag3 in 2 wells close to the edge and Ab1 and Ab3 in the middle well. Suppose antigen 3 has an epitope in common with antigen 1. One of the antibodies reacts with the epitope common to both antigens. The other antibody reacts with a different epitope on antigen 1 (that is absent on antigen 3). Two precipitin lines form, with a spur pointing toward antigen 3. What does this result indicate?