Which ethnic group is at risk for carrying the sickle cell trait?
a. Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry
b. Northern European ancestry
c. African ancestry
d. Mexican ancestry
Answer: c. African ancestry
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Which of the following are the causes of mental illness? (Select all that apply.)
a. Excessive amounts of brain serotonin, dopamine, and ?-aminobutyric acid b. Genetic inheritance combined with neurochemical and metabolic changes c. Living through a severe disaster, whether manmade or natural d. Physiological abnormalities in the brain structure e. Posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) f. Social isolation, rejection, and/or stress
The nurse is assessing a client admitted to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) after abdominal surgery. The client's respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min and breath sounds are decreased in the bases. What is the nurse's priority action?
a. Prepare to administer naloxone (Narcan). b. Assess oxygen saturation and level of consciousness. c. Call a code or the Rapid Response Team. d. Turn the client and perform chest physio-therapy.
The Refugee Act of 1980 had what effect on refugees who were immigrating into the United States?
a. Allowed specific provisions for refugees from Southern and Eastern Europe b. Provided a uniform procedure for refugees to be admitted into the United States c. Permitted refugees to set up communities in or around major metropolitan areas d. Allowed refugees access to "green cards" that would allow them to work in the United States
The patient is ordered Heparin 5000 units Sub-Q daily. Is this order correct?
A. There is no problem with this order. B. Sub-Q is an error prone abbreviation. C. Route is incorrect for dosage form. D. Dose is incorrect.