Which term describes a lessened ability, as a result of aging, to hear high-pitched sounds?
A. tinnitus
B. serous otitis media
C. Ménière's disease
D. presbycusis
Answer: D
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A) Diminished deep tendon reflexes B) Tachycardia C) Cool clammy skin D) Increased serum magnesium
A client explains that meat is still an important component of the family meals and they can't figure out how to reduce the fat if they like meat so much. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make? (Select all that apply.)
1. Broil meat 2. Remove skin from poultry 3. Eat smaller portions 4. Avoid gravies 5. Reduce total calories per day
Panic disorder is MOST common in which of the following groups?
a. children and preteens b. adolescents and young adults c. middle-aged adults d. the elderly
Using the West nomogram scale, the nurse needs to calculate the safe dosage of a medication for a child. The child is 50 inches tall and weighs 76 pounds. The normal dosage of the medication for an adult is 300 mg
Which of the following is the correct way to use the West nomogram scale? A) Locate the child's height and weight on the scale; multiply those two numbers; divide the adult dosage by the resulting number. B) Use the scale to locate the child's height and weight. Use a straightedge to align these numbers with the scale indicating the surface area. Divide that by the average adult body surface area, and multiply the resulting number by the adult dose. C) Locate the child's height and weight on the nomogram. Use a straightedge to align these numbers with the scale indicating percentage of adult dosage; multiply the adult dosage by this number. D) Use the "shortcut" scale because this child is average. This will show the nurse the percentage of the adult dosage appropriate for this child. Use this percentage to calculate the dosage.