The nurse uses a visual aid to show the "hinged door" that helps prevent aspiration. This "hinged door" is the __________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
epiglottis
The epiglottis is the "hinged door" that closes upon swallowing and opens when breathing.
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Effective delegation is a vital part of the nurse's responsibilities. What factor should guide the nurse to correctly delegate a nursing task?
a. The education and experience of the delegatee b. The job description of the delegatee c. The patient request for the delegatee d. The staffing levels on a unit
A professor is teaching a group of students about the role of mitochondria within the cell. Which of the following statements is true of mitochondria?
A) They are the site of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production. B) The number of mitochondria in a cell is equal to the number of nuclei. C) They are replicated within the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER). D) Mitochondrial DNA is inherited patrilineally.
Find the flow rate for manual regulation: _____________. Ordered: 50 mL D5 0.45 NS to infuse over 60
min using tubing calibrated to 60 gtt/mL. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The following are examples of empowered actions that patients can take EXCEPT
A. Asking questions of nurses and doctors B. Using passive body language during a doctor's visit C. Researching their medications D. Seeking second opinions