If a mine worker was trapped in a mine and it took several days for a rescue team to reach them, the nutrient that they would need most in order to survive is
a. protein.
b. carbohydrate.
c. water.
d. vitamins.
C
The body can only survive a few days without water. The body may not function optimally without other nutrients, but can survive many days and even weeks without them.
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Which of the following statements best describes an organizational chart?
a. All job positions are displayed clearly in a two-dimensional drawing. b. All outside organizations with relationships to the hospital are depicted. c. Informal and formal structures within the organization are outlined. d. It shows organizational positions and relationships in a visual representation.
What is the ratio of the weight of dextrose to the volume of IV fluid in D5W?
A. 5 grams of dextrose to 1 liter of IV fluid B. 5 milligrams of dextrose to 1 milliliter of IV fluid C. 5 milligrams of dextrose to 1 liter of IV fluid D. 5 grams of dextrose to 100 mL of IV fluid
The assessment data for a child aged 9 years reveals that she blurts out answers to questions before
the question is completed, is unable to wait her turn, and persistently interrupts and intrudes in the conversations of others. The nurse would assess these behaviors as relating primarily to a. hyperactivity. b. impulsivity. c. inattention. d. defiance.
A baby born without a urinary bladder has a surgically created cutaneous ureterostomy. One stoma exists. What should be discussed with the child's family regarding the care?
a. "This urinary diversion is permanent, and urine will drain from it continually." b. "In the future, a second surgery will offer an exit for the urine from the other kid-ney." c. "This pouch needs to be changed only once a week." d. "You should notify the surgeon if the stoma becomes paler in color."