Which of the following activities is an ergonomist most likely to perform?
a. Studying the prevention, detection, and treatment of work-related injuries
b. Designing equipment for the interface of humans, their tools, and work activities
c. Recognizing natural history of occupational disease and injuries in certain groups
d. Describing the toxic properties of chemical agents used in the employment setting
ANS: B
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A nursing student studying the neurologic system learns which information? (Select all that apply.)
a. An aneurysm is a ballooning in a weakened part of an arterial wall. b. An arteriovenous malformation is the usual cause of strokes. c. Intracerebral hemorrhage is bleeding directly into the brain. d. Reduced perfusion from vasospasm often makes stroke worse. e. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is caused by high blood pressure.
The ___________ is the person conveying the message, whereas the ____________ is the individual or individuals to whom the message is conveyed
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient has been brought to the emergency department with abdominal pain and is subsequently diagnosed with appendicitis
The patient is scheduled for an appendectomy but questions the nurse about how his health will be affected by the absence of an appendix. How should the nurse best respond? A) "Your appendix doesn't play a major role, so you won't notice any difference after you recovery from surgery." B) "The surgeon will encourage you to limit your fat intake for a few weeks after the surgery, but your body will then begin to compensate." C) "Your body will absorb slightly fewer nutrients from the food you eat, but you won't be aware of this." D) "Your large intestine will adapt over time to the absence of your appendix."
Which of the following data would alert the nurse caring for an SGA infant that additional calories may be needed?
a. The latest hematocrit was 53%. b. The infant's weight gain is 40 g/day. c. Three successive temperature measurements were 97°, 96°, and 97° F. d. The infant is taking 120 ml/kg every 24 hours.