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vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A concern for a nurse who is observing a client performing isometric exercises is if the client is:

A. Holding his or her breath while exerting
B. Performing the exercises 4 times per day
C. Tightening each muscle group for 8 seconds, then relaxing
D. Repeating each exercise 8 to 10 times for each muscle group

Question 2

When blood specimens are drawn, which of the following is true?

a. Draw cryoglobulin levels using test tubes placed on ice.
b. To test ammonia and ionized calcium levels, warm the test tubes.
c. To draw for lactic acid levels, do not use a tourniquet.
d. To draw for vitamin levels, use light to determine density.

ladyjames123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
A. Clients doing isometric exercises should be taught to exhale while exerting effort. Many persons hold their breath (Valsalva maneuver), which increases intrathoracic pressure, causing a decrease in venous return to heart.
B and D. Client will gradually increase number of exercise repetitions.
C. Hold muscles tightly contracted for 5 to 15 seconds and then relax completely for several seconds.

Answer to Question 2

C
Some specimens have special collection requirements before or after specimen collection, for example, for lactic acid levels, do not use a tourniquet. For cryoglobulin levels, use pre-warmed test tubes. For ammonia and ionized calcium levels, place the tube in ice for delivery to the laboratory. For vitamin levels, avoid exposure of the test tube to light.