A client in her 12th week of gestation expresses a desire to continue her employment in a chemical factory. The nurse would question the woman about exposure to which of the following chemicals in the workplace?
A) Lead
B) Iron
C) Calcium
D) Zinc
A
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Which one of the following patients is at the greatest risk for aspiration?
A) A stroke patient with dysarthria B) An ambulatory patient with Alzheimer's disease C) A 92-year-old patient who needs help with activities of daily living (ADLs) D) A patient with severe, deforming rheumatoid arthritis
The patient asks the nurse, "Is it safe to take over-the-counter (OTC) medications with prescription medications?" What is the nurse's best response? (Select all that apply.)
A) "OTC medications can interact with prescription medications." B) "It is important to tell your doctor all medications you take, including OTC." C) "OTC medications could mask or hide signs and symptoms of a disease." D) "You should avoid taking any OTC medication when taking prescription drugs." E) "Taking OTC medications can make your prescription medication more effective."
Research has shown a psychoneuroimmunologic link between stress, the immune system, and cardiac disease through an effect of which of the following two substances?
a. B lymphocytes and glucocorticoids b. Corticotropin hormone and norepinephrine c. Interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein d. T cells and plasma cortisol
A patient's heart rate is found to be 72 beats per minute and regular. The nurse evaluates which situation in the patient's peripheral nervous system? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The sympathetic system is in control. 2. The parasympathetic system is dominating. 3. Both parasympathetic and sympathetic systems are influencing cardiac status. 4. The autonomic nervous system is affecting cardiac status. 5. The somatic nervous system is affecting cardiac status.