What does a healthcare professional explain to a student about myasthenia gravis?
a. It is an acute autoimmune disease.
b. It affects the nerve roots.
c. It may result in adrenergic crisis.
d. It causes muscle weakness.
Ans: d. It causes muscle weakness.
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Two brothers played with their cousin. One brother later became quite ill, whereas the other did not. Which of the following provides the best explanation for this occurrence?
a. Difference in length of time exposed b. Difference in how actively the children played c. Difference in genetic inheritance between the two brothers d. Difference in lifestyle between the two brothers
A client, age 60, has obtained physician approval to begin a light exercise program that will include walking and swimming. The client questions the nurse about his ability to actually have success in physical training
What response by the nurse is indicated? A) "There may be a reduction in ability to train as a result of a lack of muscle regeneration." B) "Muscle tissue is still able to be trained effectively." C) "There will be some age-related changes, as you have lost half of your muscle mass." D) "Muscle fibers atrophy, preventing training."
When unit staffing includes unlicensed assistive personnel, the nurse is aware that
a. delegating tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel is not in the scope of RN prac-tice. b. licensed personnel are accountable for the tasks delegated to the unlicensed per-sonnel. c. unlicensed assistive personnel do not have clinical duties on a client care unit. d. unlicensed assistive personnel have formal training and function independently.
The patient is being assessed for a possible respiratory problem. In which position should the patient be placed to facilitate chest expansion during a thoracic assessment?
a. Prone b. Side-lying c. High-Fowler's d. Dorsal recumbent