Which term describes a way of expressing an amount that is part of a whole?
A. Roman numeral
B. fraction
C. centimeter
D. numerator
Answer: B
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The nurse is caring for a patient in a state of shock. The family asks the nurse why the patient is so sick. What is the nurse's best response?
A) The patient probably has an infection that is making him look so sick. B) The coronary arteries are not supplying adequate blood flow to the myocardium. C) The pumping action of the ventricles is diminished, resulting in blood backing up in his lungs. D) Low blood pressure means inadequate supply of oxygen to the body's tissues.
A nurse is using the critical theoretical perspective in practice. Which of the following best describes how the nurse would respond when a client suggests that the physician prescribe a widely advertised medication for tension and anxiety?
(Select all that apply.) a. Can you tell me what is going on in your life right now? b. Do you know anyone else who is suffering such tension and anxiety? c. How does your family feel about you having so much tension and anxiety? d. Would you consider using the generic equivalent of this medication? e. What led you to believe this medication would be of help to you? f. What have you tried in the past to relieve tension and anxiety?
An older patient with multiple health problems asks the nurse for advice about recurrent insomnia. Which statement made by the nurse is most accurate?
A) "Caffeine obviously makes it hard for you to sleep, while a moderate amount of alcohol at bedtime is useful.". B) "You should try over-the-counter sleep aides for several weeks before you move on to prescription options.". C) "It's very normal for the quality of sleep to decrease with age, so this is usually a problem that requires accommodation rather than treatment.". D) "A lot of medications have the potential to interfere with sleep, so it would be useful to review your medications with your physician or a pharmacist.".
When performing an admission assessment, the nurse knows to ask about both first- and second-order relatives. Why does the nurse do this?
A) To see how many living relatives the patient has B) To identify the cause of death of any aunts or uncles C) To identify the ages of great-grandparents D) To identify diseases that may be genetic