Which of the following terms describes obstruction within the urinary system leading to distention of the renal pelvis?
A) Pyuria
B) Hematuria
C) Hydronephrosis
D) Ureteritis
Ans: C
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a. drive to breathe may be dependent on low levels of oxygen in the blood b. respiratory rate may be increased a great part of the time c. intercostal muscles contract during inspiration, but fail to relax during expiration d. lung stretch receptors may fail to monitor the patterns of breathing
The son of a nursing home resident asks a nurse: "What is the significance of being certified in gerontology? I see that you are, but not all of the nurses are." The best response by the nurse is which of the following?
a. "National certification as a gerontological nurse is a way to demonstrate special knowledge in caring for older adults" b. "National certification in gerontology is required for all nurses who have worked in this setting for 2 or more years" c. "National certification is only available to nurses who have a Baccalaureate degree in nursing" d. "Only advanced practice nurses, like nurse practitioners, are certified in gerontology"
Which factor is the success of most vaccines in establishing an antigen-antibody response de-pendent upon?
a. The humoral response of the immune system b. The age and weight of the patient c. Sufficient levels of circulating proteins d. Sufficient levels of circulating polysaccharides
In a research study, subjects in one group decrease their intake of saturated fat and cholesterol, and those in a control group maintain their current level of intake for 2 years, with regular monitoring of risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This type of research study is called a(n)
a. case study. b. epidemiologic study. c. monitoring study. d. experimental study.