The use of any substance that threatens a person's health or impairs his or her social or economic functioning is:
a. Drug dependence
b. Substance abuse
c. Drug addiction
d. Illegal
B
Substance abuse is the use of any substance that threatens a person's health or impairs his or her social or economic functioning.
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Which statements made by a manager would the coach interpret as indicating the manager does not value this opportunity? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Why do I need a coach?" 2. "I've been a manager longer than our coach has been a nurse." 3. "I'm getting burned out with the way we manage." 4. "Another new program to waste our time." 5. "Coaching has helped my nurses improve their practice."
A community health nurse is teaching a group of older adults at a senior center about strategies for successful aging. Which of the following would the nurse include?
A) "Limit alcohol drinks to one or two a month." B) "Avoid eating too many fruits and vegetables." C) "Keep in touch with friends and family." D) "Get up early in the morning."
Jennifer belongs to a women's rugby team. At 23 years old, she has been playing for 5 years and trains daily to keep up her strength and stamina. During one game, she was injured
Unable to walk, she was carried off the field supported by her coach and an athletic therapist. At the hospital, after an examination and MRI of her right knee, she was given her diagnosis. Jennifer suffered what is often termed the "O'Donoghue triad": a ruptured medial collateral ligament, a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, and tear of the medial meniscus. Jennifer's injury involved the complete tearing of two ligaments. What are the similarities and differences between the anatomy and function of ligaments and tendons? The knee joint exemplifies a diarthrodial joint. What are the anatomy of the synovial membrane and the importance of synovial fluid in such a joint?
_________________________ would permit the uniform capture of data required to build a longitudinal record comprised of integrated information systems from multiple vendors
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