A mercury glass thermometer breaks. Which action is correct?
a. Follow procedures for handling hazardous substances.
b. Notify the security department.
c. Sweep it up and dispose of it in the trash.
d. Call the doctor.
A
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A) inform the student that he or she has failed the exam. B) offer a hint to the student on the next question. C) present a question that is more difficult than the previous question. D) ask a question that is easier than the most recent question.
Which of the following statements describes the relationship between the pulmonary circulation and the pulmonary vascular bed?
a. The pulmonary circulation is a high-pressure system with normal pressures averaging 100/60 to 120/70 mm Hg. b. Because of the low pulmonary arterial pressures, the right ventricular wall thickness needs to be only one-third that of the left ventricle. c. Pulmonary hypertension is defined as increased pulmonary artery systolic pressure above 20 mm Hg. d. The most common cause of pulmonary hypertension is right-sided heart failure.
A young couple carry the gene for a rare genetic disorder that causes severe mental retardation and physiological problems incompatible with life
They have conceived twice, however, both children had the disorder and died within 2 months after birth. They come to the fertility clinic and tell the nurse, "After you harvest the eggs and fertilize them, throw out all the bad ones, and give us only the good ones." The best response made by the nurse is: A. "Now, that's not very nice." B. "We never implant bad embryos; we have a reputation to keep." C. "You have to take the good with the bad." D. "Let's talk about your concerns regarding the health of these embryos."
The student nurse observing a surgical procedure begins to feel lightheaded and nauseated. Which of the following should the student do at this time?
1. Tell someone she does not feel well. 2. Leave the operating room immediately. 3. Nothing since this feeling will pass. 4. Immediately sit down on the floor.