Salivary ?-amylase (ptyalin) initiates the digestion of:
A. proteins.
B. carbohydrates.
C. fats.
D. amino acids.
Answer: B. carbohydrates.
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1. A residency program eliminates the hospital's liability if a novice nurse makes an error. 2. A residency program is established to make nursing education more like physician education. 3. The Institute of Medicine has proposed residency programs for nurses. 4. A residency program ensures that nurses participate in lifelong learning.
A patient who is due for a dose of an otic antibiotic is noted to have exudate and cerumen par-tially obstructing the external auditory canal. How should the health care provider administer the drug?
a. Warm the solution before use. b. Chill the solution before use. c. Remove the debris using warm water irrigation before instillation. d. Put a moist facecloth over the ear for 10 minutes after instillation.
The patient complaining of pain has been waiting for medication to relieve the pain. What should the nurse understand about this patient?
1. The patient's pain is real. 2. The patient just wants medication. 3. The patient wants attention. 4. The patient is demanding.
The nurse notes a significant change in the client's condition. The nurse should
a. notify the physician and document the change and the notification of the physician in the chart b. document the change in the chart c. notify the physician and chart that the physician was notified d. chart the change and notify the nursing supervisor