A patient is 8 hours postoperative after a long orthopedic procedure. The student asks
why this patient is at particular risk of developing a
... [Show More] thromboembolism. What response
by the healthcare professional is best?:-Patients tend to have venous stasis from
orthopedic operations.
Which cells function to maintain bone matrix?:-Osteocytes
Which statement by the professor best describes acute respiratory distress syndrome
(ARDS)?:-A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased
pulmonary compliance, and the presence of bilateral infiltrates on chest x-ray imaging
A patient has been hospitalized for a large deep vein thrombosis and states he is the
third person in his family to have this condition in the last 2 years. What response by the
healthcare professional is most appropriate?:-We can test your blood for factor V Leiden
The healthcare professor states that a patient has reached pain tolerance. What further
information from the professor is most accurate?:-The patient cannot endure a higher
level of pain intensity at this point.
What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion?:-Individuals with
depression show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels can result in
inflammation that is believed to trigger depression.
A healthcare professional is planning a community event to reduce risk of
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in high risk groups. Which group would the professional
target as the priority?:-Hypertension
Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom?:-Excessive mucus production
A patient has primary immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and is hospitalized after
a bleeding episode. What treatment does the healthcare provider anticipate being
ordered for this patient?:-Infusion of IVIG
A hospitalized patient's lab work is as follows: WBC 2000, bands 14.8%, and
segmented neutrophils 5. The healthcare professional calculates the patient's absolute
neutrophil count (ANC). What action does the professional take next?:-Implements
protocols to prevent life-threatening infections
A healthcare professional is discussing breast feeding with a pregnant woman. Which
beneficial substance does the professional tell the mother is found in breast milk?:-IgA
Clinical manifestations that include irregular or heavy bleeding, the passage of large
clots, and the depletion of iron stores support which diagnosis?:-Abnormal uterine
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