A patient is having a hematoma removed. The patient should receive a Lantus dose the night before. What should happen next?

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Question 1 of 9

A patient is having a hematoma removed. The patient should receive a Lantus dose the night before. What should happen next?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Contacting an attendant (D) ensures safe insulin adjustment pre-surgery.

Question 2 of 9

Which of the following is likely the above-mentioned patient's blood alcohol content?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: BAC is measured in g/dL (e.g., 0.08 is legal limit). Options seem misstated, but 8 (C) likely intends 0.08, common for intoxication symptoms like slurring.

Question 3 of 9

Which of the following may be used to diagnose osteomyelitis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: MRI (A) is highly sensitive for detecting osteomyelitis in bone/soft tissue.

Question 4 of 9

Which is not an actual type of blood?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: AO negative (C) isn’t a blood type; A, B, AB, O with Rh factor are standard.

Question 5 of 9

What should be assessed in a patient's blood sample?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Blood sugar (C) is a key, routinely assessed parameter.

Question 6 of 9

What can trigger a thrombus?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Amniotic fluid (B) can trigger an amniotic fluid embolism, leading to thrombus.

Question 7 of 9

A patient with this body temperature (Fahrenheit) may be diagnosed as having a fever:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Fever (C) is typically ≥100.4°F; 100.5 qualifies.

Question 8 of 9

Is it possible for a patient to be cured of multiple sclerosis?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: MS (C) has no cure, only symptom management.

Question 9 of 9

A Mantoux test can identify:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The Mantoux test (D) screens for tuberculosis via a skin reaction to PPD.

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