The leader of an Alzheimer's support group surveys the members of the group to determine the best time for the group to meet. Which of the following norms is being supported through this action?
a. Group norms
b. Task norms
c. Maintenance norms
d. Reality norms
ANS: C
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Knowing that persons with blonde hair exhibit the phenotype of a recessive gene, which of the following genetic scenarios would most likely underlie such a trait?
A) aa B) A heterozygous pairing C) Either AA or Aa D) Different alleles at a gene locus
A hospital patient has a large, superficial wound on her elbow that was the result of shearing action when she was moved up in her bed
The patient's husband mentions that the wound looks infected and irritated because the wound bed is completely red. Which of the following responses would be inappropriate? A) "Even though it is red, it doesn't mean that the wound is infected." B) "The red areas show that there is enough circulation to facilitate healing." C) "Those are fresh blood vessels that are a sign of healthy healing." D) "A thin sheet of blood clotting is actually desirable and not a sign that your wife's wound is infected."
The nurse is aware that an activity that will help delay muscle atrophy for a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is:
a. Progressive weight lifting b. Riding a seesaw c. Swimming d. Working on a trampoline
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Pre-transfusion vital signs were blood pressure (BP), 144/78 mm Hg; temperature (T), 98.4°F; pulse (P), 86; respirations (R), 14
Now, approximately an hour after the transfusion was initiated, the patient's vital signs are BP, 168/92 mm Hg; P, 98; R, 20. Next, the nurse should 1. Record the vital signs. 2. Listen to the patient's breath sounds. 3. Notify the physician. 4. Slow the transfusion rate.