Which of the following is considered a normal hemoglobin? 

Blood cultures should be drawn AFTER receiving first dose of broad spectrum antibiotics 

The nurse notices that the patient has butterfly rash over cheeks and has a rash to areas that are exposed to sunlight.  These patient’s are also at risk for nephritis and will develop proteinuria and hematuria.  What autoimmune disorder is this?

Which is a normal blood value for eosinophils?

The patient is brought to the emergency room and is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction from eating shellfish.  The nurse implements which immediate action?

A patient, who works as a landscaper, suffered an allergic reaction after being stung by a bee and is now stabilized and prepared for discharge.  During a discussion about prevention and management of further allergic reaction the nursing identifies a need for additional teaching based on which comment?

Which interventions apply in the care of a patient at high risk for an allergic response to a latex allergy?  Select all that apply

Patient Tom Smith is to undergo a lymphangiography. Dr. Jones injects a vital blue dye subcutaneously for outlining the skin lymphatics. After the vessels are visualized, Dr. Jones makes a small incision over the lymphatic vessel. A needle is cannulated, and a catheter is placed and secured. Additional dye is injected. X-rays are taken by Dr. Tin and then repeated 24 hours later. Dr. Jones then removes the needle and sutures the incision. Select the appropriate code(s) for Dr. Jones’s services.

Which code would not report an excision of a malignant lesion?

Per Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommendations, __________________ is the first line agent for treatment of uncomplicated cystitis in a nonpregnant female under the age of 60.