A Physician Orders an Infusion of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

question 15

Multiple Choice

A physician orders an infusion of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) for a client. A nurse administers the infusion knowing that FFP is used for which purposes?

• A)Platelet deficiencies
• B)Demonstrated factor deficiencies
• C)Warfarin sodium (Coumadin) drug reversal
• D)Antithrombin III deficiency

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

The branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for regulating the body's rest and digest functions, opposing the sympathetic system.

Sympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response to stress.

Parasympathetic

Relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing down the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Somatic

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.