The risk of developing coronary artery disease is increased up to threefold by which factor?
a. Diabetes mellitus
b. Hypertension
c. Obesity
d. High alcohol consumption
Ans: b. Hypertension
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The prospective nursing student has investigated an associate degree nursing program and finds that it is nationally accredited. Which organization most likely has accredited this school?
1. National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 2. American Association of Colleges of Nursing Accrediting Branch (AACN) 3. National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) 4. American Nurses Association (ANA)
The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an example of the higher-level "information" useful in caring for clients?
1. The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature of 98.8 degrees F., and oxygen saturation of 98%. 2. Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood count with differential. 3. The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with prostatitis. 4. After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday, the client reported feeling better today.
While assessing a client with a laceration on the client's left third finger, the nurse notes the presence of inflammation and swelling of the finger. The nurse might expect to find which of the following? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. 1cm, nontender, soft, left brachial node 2. cm, tender, firm, left superior superficial inguinal node 3. 2 cm, tender, firm, left epitrochlear node 4. cm, nontender, firm, left ulnar node 5. cm, tender, firm, left axillary lymph node