Which of the following anterior neck structures is found in the depression between the trachea and the sternomastoid muscle?

A) Internal jugular vein
B) External jugular vein
C) Trachea
D) Carotid artery


D

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A patient in the ICU failed long-term ventilation weaning via CPAP trials. What is the next intervention that should take place?

A) The T-piece trial should be performed. B) The patient should be switched to SIMV method. C) The patient should be rested on the ventilator for 24 hours. D) The patient should be switched to the SIMV plus PSV method.

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A nurse is explaining a patient's decreasing bone density in terms of the balance between bone resorption and formation. What dietary nutrients and hormones play a role in the resorption and formation of adult bones? Select all that apply

A) Thyroid hormone B) Growth hormone C) Estrogen D) Vitamin B12 E) Luteinizing hormone

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The health care professional who wants to gain experience in working with older adults who are post-acutely recovering from serious illness or injury, have challenging medical issues needing 24 hour per day nursing, but who cannot yet tolerate a full

rehabilitation program may be best suited for employment in what setting: a) acute care hospital b) assisted living c) rehabilitation d) subacute care

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The patient has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and placed on a low-fat diet. The patient asks the nurse, "How much fat should I have? I guess the less fat, the better." The nurse needs to explain that

a. Fats have no significance in health and the incidence of disease. b. All fats come from external sources so can be easily controlled. c. Deficiencies occur when fat intake falls below 10% of daily nutrition. d. Vegetable fats are the major source of sat-urated fats and should be avoided.

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