A nurse has noticed that the average age of the workers in a factory is starting to increase. In anticipation of the needs of this population of workers, which program would likely be effective in keeping these workers safe?
A. Beginning a fitness program for workers to build muscle, flexibility, and balance
B. Reducing hours
C. Decreasing lighting and frightening noises
D. Implementing an early retirement program
ANS: A
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A) preventing the influx of sodium into nerve cells. B) increasing the action of anticholinesterase in nerve synapses. C) antagonizing nociceptors. D) agonizing opioid receptors in the CNS.
A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit after she develops disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) after a vaginal delivery. DIC is known to occur in patients with retained placental fragments. What is the result of DIC?
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The position of the hands in performing the Heimlich maneuver should be
a. just below the rib cage in the front middle part of the body. b. below the rib cage in the middle of the back. c. around the front of the throat. d. under each armpit
The nurse is providing community education to a large group of high school students about the characteristics of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which characteristic would be beneficial for the students to understand? Select all that apply.
A. For treatment to be effective, both partners must be treated for STIs. B. A person with multiple sexual partners is at a greater risk for STIs. C. There are few complications resulting from delayed treatment of STIs. D. Most STIs can be prevented by the use of latex condoms. E. STIs cannot occur from the first sexual experience.