Which receptors are located in the smooth muscles of airways?

a. Central chemoreceptors
b. Stretch receptors
c. Peripheral chemoreceptors
d. J-receptors


Ans: b. Stretch receptors

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rather than a cognitive distortion? a. "Gaining 1 pound is as much of a disaster as gaining 100 pounds.". b. "I was happy when I was a size 4, so I must diet to that size.". c. "Bingeing is the only way I can soothe myself.". d. "I've been coping with disappointment by overeating.".

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A patient has been diagnosed with von Willebrand's disease (vWD). What patient education should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply

1. This disorder is inherited. 2. This disorder affects only women. 3. This disorder occurs more frequently than was once recognized. 4. This disorder can cause excessive bleeding or excessive clotting. 5. This disease can be cured with administration of von Willebrand's factor.

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According to R. N. Lussier, there are content motivation theories and process motivation theories. Which of the following is considered a process motivation theory?

a. Equity theory b. Hierarchy of needs theory c. Existence-relatedness-growth theory d. Hygiene maintenance and motivation factors

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A 29-year-old client living with parents has few interpersonal relationships. The client states, "I have trouble trusting people." Based on Erikson's developmental theory, which should the nurse recognize as a true statement about this client?

A. The client has not progressed beyond the trust versus mistrust developmental stage. B. Developmental deficits in earlier life stages have impaired the client's adult functioning. C. The client cannot move to the next developmental stage until mastering all earlier stages. D. The client's developmental problems began in the intimacy versus isolation stage.

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