A young athlete asks the nurse why he felt little pain when he broke his leg during a game. What does the nurse describe as having an effect on this patient's perception of pain?
a. Hormones
b. Enzymes
c. Adrenaline
d. Endorphins
ANS: D
Endorphins found in the pituitary gland and other areas of the central nervous system create the same effect as morphine, producing an analgesic effect.
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A. Use standard precautions alone because the client does not have tuberculosis. B. Use standard precautions and airborne precautions because the client has tuber-culosis. C. Use standard precautions and airborne precautions until a chest x-ray shows the client does not have tuberculosis. D. Use airborne precautions alone because the client is taking penicillin therapy for another respiratory infection.
A person with a fear of heights drives across a high bridge. Which division of the autonomic nervous system is stimulated in response to this experience?
a. Limbic system b. Peripheral nervous system c. Sympathetic nervous system d. Parasympathetic nervous system
A pregnant client asks, "What's the difference between the true pelvis and the false pelvis?" How should the nurse respond?
1. "The false pelvis helps support the weight of the pregnant uterus." 2. "The false pelvis consists of the inlet, the pelvic cavity, and the outlet." 3. "The true pelvis does not affect fetal passage during labor and childbirth." 4. "The true pelvis helps direct the presenting fetal part into the false pelvis."
Which of the following strategies did Bennis and Nanus find leaders use in transforming their organizations?
a. Merit-based rewards b. Visible recognition and awards for employees c. Being predictable and reliable to instill trust d. Challenging the process