Which of the following is the cause of most preventable deaths in the United States?
a. Alcohol
b. Drug addictions
c. Sexually transmitted diseases
d. Tobacco
ANS: D
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths, accounting for about one out of every five deaths.
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A) Reduce blood flow rate B) Obtain an order for a change in the ultrafiltration goal C) Raise the ultrafiltration collection device D) Reduce the infusion rate of replacement fluid
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a. managerial b. collegial c. personal d. outside
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a. developing an optimistic outlook. b. distorted thought self-control. c. interest in the environment. d. sleep pattern stabilization.
Customs and practices that are passed from one generation to the next are
A. beliefs. B. ethics. C. traditions. D. rituals.