Of the glands in the endocrine system, the ____________________ glands produce the greatest number of hormones.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


adrenal

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The nurse who is able to multi-task, set goals, and think analytically has reached which stage of skill acquisition as defined by Patricia Benner's theory of skill acquisition?

a. Advanced beginner b. Competent c. Proficient d. Expert

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Jeff, the manager of security at Methodist Hospital, has required that all of his security guards attend de-escalation training. The workplace violence prevention strategy Jeff is promoting is:

a. hazard prevention. b. environmental designs. c. behavior modification. d. administrative control.

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The Dead Donor Rule includes which two principles? (please choose two answers)

a. The donor must be dead before organs are retrieved b. The donor must have no higher brain function before organs are retrieved c. The patient's life and care must not be compromised in favor of potential organ recipients d. The donor must not be able to breathe independently

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During the primary survey of a patient with severe leg trauma, the nurse observes that the patient's left pedal pulse is absent and the leg is swollen. Which action will the nurse take next?

a. Send blood to the lab for a complete blood count. b. Assess further for a cause of the decreased circulation. c. Finish the airway, breathing, circulation, disability survey. d. Start normal saline fluid infusion with a large-bore IV line.

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