A graduate nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous infusion of heparin due to ...

A graduate nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous infusion of heparin due to unstable angina. Which of the following laboratory results would the nurse need to notify the physician of immediately?
 
  A) PTT of 1.5 times the control
  B) PTT of 2.0 times the control
  C) PTT of 2.5 times the control
  D) PTT of 3.5 times the control

Question 2

An older patient is diagnosed with a disease caused by a secondary immunodeficiency disorder. For which disorders should the nurse be prepared to plan care? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. HIV
  2. Cirrhosis
  3. Medications
  4. Malnutrition
  5. Diabetes mellitus

Question 3

What does the nurse realize as the reason for an older patient to be diagnosed with HIV/AIDS late in the disease process?
 
  1. Older patients have improved immunity to fight the infection
  2. Older patients are usually less ill with the initial infection than younger patients with HIV/AIDS.
  3. Older patients often have symptoms that may be attributed to other conditions associated with age.
  4. Older patients are more likely to have contracted the disease from contaminated blood or blood products.

Question 4

A nurse is preparing an educational program on DVT prevention for her peers. Which of the following nursing interventions would the nurse include in her program? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Turn bed-bound clients at least every 2 hours.
  B) Get older clients up and walking as soon as possible after surgery.
  C) Teach older clients to not elevate their legs when sitting.
  D) Urge older clients at risk for DVT to wear fitted support stockings.

Question 5

An older patient is surprised to learn of the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. What can the nurse explain to the patient about this disorder? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Antibodies form against the person's own IgG.
  2. The onset of the disorder is slower in older adults.
  3. It is a delayed hypersensitivity response to an antigen.
  4. There can be abnormalities in both B and T immunity cells.
  5. Inflammatory process is stimulated by T cells and destroys articular cartilage.