A patient with emphysema comes to the clinic and reports increased, productive cough. What diagnostic test should the healthcare professional facilitate as the priority?
a. Chest x-ray
b. Peak expiratory flow
c. Pulmonary function tests
d. Sputum culture
Answer: a. Chest x-ray
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A patient is having her tonsils removed. The patient asks the nurse what function the tonsils normally serve. Which of the following would be the most accurate response?
A) "The tonsils separate your windpipe from your throat when you swallow." B) "The tonsils help to guard the body from invasion of organisms." C) "The tonsils make enzymes that you swallow and which aid with digestion." D) "The tonsils help with regulating the airflow down into your lungs."
In which situation would the research and the null hypothesis be the same?
a. Researcher does not think that the research is going to mean anything. b. Researcher predicts that there will be no difference among the groups. c. Statistical analysis reveals a correlation coefficient of zero. d. Study has serious flaws and is declared null and void.
The nurse palpates a client's abdomen and notes the liver below the costal margin. What does this finding indicate?
A) Hepatomegaly B) Atrophy of the liver C) Normal liver placement D) Portal hypertension
What statement accurately describes physical development during the school-age years?
a. The child's weight almost triples. b. Muscles become functionally mature. c. Boys and girls double strength and physical capabilities. d. Fat gradually increases, which contributes to children's heavier appearance.