Culture is a set of beliefs, values, and assumptions about life that are widely held among a group of people and are transmitted intergenerationally. An example of a behavior that may be defined by culture is
1. Speaking a dialect of a language in a local region
2. Standing when an older adult gets on the bus to give him a seat
3. Immigrating to the United States seeking work
4. An organizational structure of a cultural group
ANS: 2
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Which is the priority assessment in the client experiencing regurgitation?
A. Auscultation for crackles B. Inspection of the oral cavity C. Palpation of the cervical lymph nodes D. Culture of the throat for bacterial infection
On assessment, the nurse notes the presence of bloody nasogastric tube drainage from a client who underwent an esophagogastrostomy 2 days ago. What conclusion should the nurse draw from this assessment?
A. The client's nasogastric tube requires irrigation. B. The drainage is as expected for this time period. C. The client's nasogastric tube requires repositioning. D. The client has developed bleeding at the suture line.
Heparin can be administered by IV infusion. An infusion pump should be used to ensure accuracy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which term describes a hard protein contained in the cells of the epidermis, nails, and hair that is both waterproof and a barrier to pathogens and chemicals?
A. keratin B. collagen C. melanin D. sebum