The Nurse Knows That a Client with Prolonged Prothrombin Time

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse knows that a client with prolonged prothrombin time (PT) values (not related to medication) probably has dysfunction in which organ?

• A) Kidneys
• B) Liver
• C) Spleen
• D) Stomach

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Definitions:

Synchronous Speed

The speed at which the magnetic field in an AC machine rotates, determined by the frequency of the supply current and the number of poles in the machine.

Rotor Speed

The rotational speed of the rotor in a motor or generator, usually measured in revolutions per minute (RPM).

Stator Speed

The rotation speed of the stator, which is a stationary component of electromagnetic circuits in motors or generators.

Slip Speed

The difference in speed between the rotor of an induction motor and the actual magnetic field's speed.