Of the following, the person who would be expected to have the highest energy expenditure is a(n)
a. active man.
b. sedentary man.
c. active woman.
d. sedentary woman.
A
An active man would have the highest energy expenditure. Generally, men have higher energy expenditures than women and active people have higher energy expenditures than sedentary people.
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A) Positive chronotropic effect B) Positive inotropic effect C) Negative inotropic effect D) Negative dromotropic effect
An IV is infusing at 125 mL/h. If the drop factor is 15 gtt/mL, what would this rate of flow equal in gtt/min?
1. 8 gtt/min 2. 31 gtt/min 3. 32 gtt/min 4. 50 gtt/min
By considering each area of human functioning, caregivers are better able to plan and implement effective therapeutic interventions for the relief of anxiety. The theory this statement reflects is
1. holistic. 2. behavioral. 3. biological. 4. psychodynamic.
A nurse is educating nursing students on the teleological model of ethical reasoning. The nurse judges that the education has been effective when a student states:
a. "Abortion is acceptable because it results in fewer unwanted babies.". b. "Abortion is never acceptable because it violates the sanctity of life.". c. "Euthanasia is never acceptable because it violates the sanctity of life.". d. "The rights on individuals should not be sacrificed for the good of the majority.".