What is the type of tissue composed of cells that contract in response to a message from the brain or spinal cord?

a. Epithelial
b. Connective
c. Membrane
d. Muscle


ANS: D
Muscle tissue is composed of cells that contract in response to a message from the brain or spinal cord.

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1. "This is normal. Just make sure the food he eats is nutritious." 2. "Take the child's temperature and call back if it is elevated, because he might be sick." 3. "Give the child ibuprofen before meals to help reduce teething pain." 4. "Let's make an appointment for him to be seen today so the doctor can see what's wrong with him."

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The nurse is preparing teaching material for a client who is 34 years old, overweight, and has a family history of myocardial infarction. What should the nurse identify as priority teaching needs for this client? (Select all that apply.)

1. Consuming a diet high in calcium 2. Choosing a diet low in fat 3. Maintaining iron and folate intake 4. Beginning an exercise program 5. Use of sunscreen at all times

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An 88-year-old female is accompanied by her daughter to the emergency department. The daughter explains that her mother was having her hair washed at the beauty salon, then complained of dizziness and fainted. The 88-year-old patient has a history of hypertension for which she takes a beta blocker. Otherwise she was in her usual state of health until this incident. On examination, she has no neurological deficits. Which of the following conditions should be considered?

A. Benign positional vertigo B. Wertebrobasilar insufficiency C. Labyrinthitis D. Dehydration

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Which primary treatment will the nurse implement for a child with warts?

a. Vaccination c. Corticosteroids b. Local destruction d. Specific antibiotic therapy

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