A sudden drop in cardiac rate is most probably being influenced by the
A) central nervous system.
B) parasympathetic nervous system.
C) sympathetic nervous system.
D) myocardial nervous system.
B
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A nurse was trying to decrease the amount of respiratory illness in the community. Which of the following approaches should be used by the nurse?
a. Attend each farmworkers' meeting and listen to how they perceive and discuss their problems b. Offer to teach the farmers' spouses how to protect their families, such as having the farmer shower and change clothes before coming into the house c. Suggest the community work together to obtain a community college so farmworkers could be educated for other employment opportunities d. Teach children in the school system the importance of seeking employment in cities rather than staying on the farm
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1. "This side effect usually subsides in a few months." 2. "This is common. Please discuss it with your physician." 3. "Your depression is of primary concern right now." 4. "You should stop the medication right away."
Which factor is most important in predisposing toddlers to frequent infections such as otitis media, tonsillitis, and upper respiratory tract infections?
a. Respirations are abdominal. b. Pulse and respiratory rates are slower than those in infancy. c. Defense mechanisms are less efficient than those during infancy. d. Short, straight internal ear/throat structures and large tonsil/adenoid lymph tissue are present.