Which mineral is an antioxidant and is thought to reduce the risk of cancer?

a. Iron
b. Chromium
c. Selenium
d. Mercury


ANS: C
Selenium is thought to have antioxidant qualities. Antioxidants are thought to decrease the risk for some types of cancer.

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1. Nasogastric 2. Buccal 3. Lingual 4. Sublingual 5. Intradermal

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A nurse is studying the characteristics of an agent as part of the epidemiologic triangle. Which of the following is the nurse most likely studying?

a. Human population distribution b. Salmonella c. Genetic susceptibility d. Climate

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A nurse has become stuck in traffic on a bridge and now realizes that the problem is caused by a man who is straddling the handrail and threatening to jump. The nurse has approached the man and attempted to begin a therapeutic dialogue

At what point may the nurse discontinue this crisis intervention? A) After 30 minutes B) After emergency responders arrive and take over C) When it becomes evident that the man is unwilling to dialogue D) When the man makes it clear that he wishes the nurse to leave him alone

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The nurse on a medical–surgical unit anticipates that clients who would benefit from the administration of either parenteral or enteral nutrition include:

Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. a client with HIV who is vomiting. 2. a client with IBS who is suffering from malnutrition. 3. a client with minor burns who is preparing for discharge. 4. a client who is status postappendectomy without complications. 5. an anorexic client who is refusing to eat by mouth.

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