A total cholesterol level of below ________ mg/dL is recommended to prevent heart disease.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
200
A total cholesterol level of below 200 mg/dL is recommended to prevent heart failure.
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A) Excessive growth in height B) Signs of puberty C) Recurrent urinary tract infections D) Increased blood pressure
Current guidelines recommend the oral route for endotracheal intubation. The rationale for this recommendation is that nasotracheal intubation is associated with a greater risk for:
a. basilar skull fracture. b. cervical hyperextension. c. impaired ability to "mouth" words. d. sinusitis and infection.
Which of the following is the primary distinction between licensure and certification?
a. Certification is required to practice nursing. b. Licensure is granted automatically on completion of an accredited nursing program. c. Certification validates a high level of proficiency. d. Licensure is voluntary.
Women with an inadequate weight gain during pregnancy are at higher risk of giving birth to an infant with:
a. Spina bifida. c. Diabetes mellitus. b. Intrauterine growth restriction. d. Down syndrome.