RCIS CCI Practice Exam #9 questions with correct answers

A patient which is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization procedure has renal insufficiency. How long prior to the procedure should they hold their metformin? Correct Answer-48 hrs ____ can have a potential to cause lactic acidosis and should be held for 48 hrs if the pt has renal insufficiency and 24 hrs for the normal pt Correct Answer-metformin External respiration occur in what part of the human body? Correct Answer-pulmonary capillary bed During patient preparation, which should occur first between the patient and the nurse? Correct Answer-the nurse should greet the pt and introduce themselves If a patient receives too much valium, which of the following would be considered an antidote? Correct Answer-flumazenil (benzo antidote) The nursing staff should start the patient education for the patient that is being admitted for a cardiac procedure when? Correct Answer-when the pt is admitted The human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B viruses can be found in which of the following? Correct Answer-vaginal secretions blood semen