When a heart valve fails to close properly, it is said to be:
a. stentotic
b. incompetent
c. sclerotic
d. regurgitant
Answer: b. incompetent
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If a client demonstrates transference toward a nurse, how should the nurse respond?
1. Promote safety and immediately terminate the relationship with the client. 2. Encourage the client to ignore these thoughts and feelings. 3. Immediately reassign the client to another staff member. 4. Help the client to clarify the meaning of the relationship, based on the present situation.
A baby in the newborn nursery has several charms pinned to the outer blanket. What is the significance of these charms?
A. Ritual to protect the infant during the first few days of life B. Protection against specific illnesses during this time C. Respect for the new life of the infant D. Declaration of the child belonging to a particular ethnic group
The function of the interdisciplinary health care team is to:
a. assess, maintain, and evaluate the abilities of clients upon completion of therapy b. provide care and evaluate the abilities of clients in need of functional therapy c. evaluate the effectiveness of treatment of clients in functional therapy d. assess and provide care for the clients in need of functional therapy
The client has an epidermal cyst behind the right ear. Why is surgical removal of this cyst indicated?
A. Most cysts become chronically infected and painful. B. Epidermal cysts have a high rate of transformation to cancer. C. The client's glasses press against the cyst and cause discomfort. D. Unless surgically removed, the cyst could increase in size and compromise the client's hearing.