A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the parts of a neuron cell body
Which is the function of the axon?
A) Responds to chemical and physical stimuli
B) Electrically insulates the nerve cell
C) Responds to chemical messages sent across the synapse
D) Carries impulses away from the cell body
D
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In practical terms regarding genetic health care, nurses should be aware that:
1. genetic disorders affect equally people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, and ethnic groups. 2. genetic health care is more concerned with populations than individuals. 3. the most important of all nursing functions is providing emotional support to the family during counseling. 4. taking genetic histories is the province of large universities and medical centers.
The eye sends nerve impulses to which lobe of the brain?
A) Frontal B) Parietal C) Temporal D) Occipital
Because of the dietary influences of Buddhism, many Buddhists adhere to which of the following?
A) Are lacto-ovo vegetarians B) May avoid garlic and onions C) Fast during Ramadan D) May avoid blood-colored root vegetables
While the nurse is providing morning hygiene for a client who has a chest tube, the client has rolled over quickly and the chest tube has become disconnected from the drainage unit. How should the nurse first respond to this event?
A) Submerge the end of the tube in sterile water. B) Clamp the tube near the end and also near the insertion point. C) Place the end of the tube on a sterile surface and seek help promptly. D) Clean the end of the tube with an alcohol swab and reconnect it to the drainage unit.