What physiological changes take place in the body during the fight or flight reaction?
A. The breathing rate decreases.
B. The heart rate decreases.
C. The activity of the gastrointestinal tract increases.
D. The force of myocardial contractions increases.
Answer: D
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When providing an explanation for the nocturia, which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate? A) "As you get older, there is a decrease in number of nephrons." B) "As you get older, there is a decrease in the blood supply to your bladder." C) "As you get older, you may have a decrease in bladder capacity." D) "As you get older, there is a decrease in cardiac output, which can cause your symptoms."
The power of theories lies in their ability to:
A) Capture the complexity of human nature by the richness of the operational definitions associated with the variables B) Minimize the number of words required to explain phenomena and thereby eliminate semantic problems C) Prove conclusively that relationships exist among the phenomena studied D) Articulate the nature of the relationships among phenomena
The musculoskeletal examination should begin when:
a. the patient enters the examination room. b. during the collection of subjective data. c. when height is measured. d. when joint mobility is assessed.
A patient has a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) unit in place. How often should the nurse plan to change the dressing associated with this device?
1. Every shift 2. Daily 3. Every three days 4. Once a week