Oxygen is transferred from the mother to the fetus via the placenta through
A. Active transport
B. Passive diffusion
C. Facilitated diffusion
Answer: B. Passive diffusion
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a. "Avoid taking aspirin or aspirin-containing products." b. "Increase your intake of foods that are high in potassium." c. "Hold this medication if your pulse rate is below 80 beats/min." d. "Do not take this medication within 1 hour of taking an antacid."
Which of the following individuals are at risk of developing metabolic alkalosis? Select all that apply
A) A 70-year-old woman who has taken two tablespoons of baking soda to settle her "sour stomach" B) A hospital patient who is on nasogastric suction following gastric surgery C) A 20-year-old male who has been regularly inducing himself to vomit following binge eating D) A 33-year-old male patient who is on mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit following a head injury E) A 58-year-old alcoholic male who has been foregoing food for several weeks while drinking heavily F) A 60-year-old female who has chronic renal failure secondary to hypertension
Why does the nurse take special precautions when administering a rectal suppository to an older patient?
A) Circulation to the bowel is increased B) The time for melting may be prolonged C) Fecal impaction is likely and will interfere D) The patient may try to expel it before it melts
Which of the following statements accurately describe an element of nursing? Select all that apply
A) The skills involved in nursing are primarily technical in nature. B) The primary focus of nursing is to assist individuals to recover from illness. C) The science of nursing is the knowledge base for the care that is given. D) The art of nursing is the collection of knowledge through research. E) Nursing is considered to be both an art and a science. F) Nursing is a profession that used specialized knowledge and skills.