Precapillary sphincters are located in venules.
a. true
b. false

Anurse on a medical unit is administering heparin by continuous iv infusion to a client who has a pulmonary embolism. the client’s most recent aptt is 70 seconds. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. increase the iv infusion rate. b. decrease the iv infusion rate. c. discontinue the iv infusion. d. continue the iv infusion.

While gloving prior to beginning an arthroscopic procedure, the surgeon questions the necessity for double-gloving. which of the following are the most appropriate reasons to double-glove? 1. the barrier efficacy of latex decreases over time. 2. latex has a lattice-like structure that can lead to fluid passage. 3. minimally invasive procedures increase the risk of infection. 4. double-gloving adds protection from infection due to puncture injuries. a. 1,2, and 3 only b. 1,2, and 4 only c. 1,3, and 4 only d. 2,3, and 4 only

Essay questions. 1. what information must a notice of privacy policy contain? 2. what are the categories of covered entities under hipaa? 3. describe one of the federal laws that were in place prior to hipaa that protected health information. describe the limitations of that law. 4. how far should an individual's right to medical privacy extend? 5. describe the differences between the designated record set and the legal health record. 6. list the five hipaa-identified individual rights. for each, explain whether a covered entity must comply with the request.