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 5

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 5

The parathyroid regulates what in the body?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Parathyroid (A) controls calcium levels.

Question 3 of 5

What may be noticed when observing a patient who uses Pyridium for the treatment of a urinary tract infection?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pyridium (A) turns urine orange/red.

Question 4 of 5

Is it possible for cystic fibrosis to be cured through a lung transplant?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: CF (C) is genetic; lung transplant treats symptoms, not the cure.

Question 5 of 5

A patient claims that he sat on a toilet seat previously used by an HIV patient. He says that he may have come into contact with the HIV patient's urine and is worried. What should the nurse tell him?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All (D) reassure: HIV isn’t transmitted via toilet seats, survives poorly outside, and isn’t in urine.

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