A patient is diagnosed as having elevated cholesterol level. The nurse is aware that plaque on the inner lumen of arteries is composed chiefly of:
A) Lipids and fibrous tissue
B) WBCs
C) Lipoproteins
D) High-density cholesterol
Ans: A
Feedback: As T lymphocytes and monocytes infiltrate to ingest lipids on the arterial wall and then die, a fibrous tissue develops. This causes plaques to form on the inner lumen of arterial walls.
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a. Extra income b. Support groups c. Time off from work d. Peer evaluation groups
Which of the following statements best describes an aspect of the normal process of glucose metabolism?
A) Blood glucose levels are primarily a result of the timing, quantity, and character of food intake. B) Ingested glucose that is not needed for cellular metabolism circulates in the blood until it is taken up to meet cellular needs. C) Blood glucose levels are kept in a steady state by selective excretion and reuptake by the kidneys. D) Glucose that exceeds metabolic needs is converted and stored by the liver.
The nurse logs on to the electronic health record to enter the admission orders for a patient seen in the physician's office. However, when attempting to retrieve the patient's health history,
the nurse keeps getting error messages. What is the likely problem? a. Poor interoperability b. Lack of connectivity c. Improperly transmitted information d. Network failure e. Incorrect password
The nurse is caring for a 14-month-old girl following a myelomeningocele repair. The girl's mother is extremely anxious and tells the nurse she is afraid she will never learn how to care for her daughter at home. How should the nurse respond?
A) "I will help you become very comfortable providing your daughter's care." B) "You must learn how to care for your daughter at home." C) "You will need to learn to collaborate with all the caregivers." D) "There is a lot to learn and you need a positive attitude."