After describing the pathophysiology of pain, an instructor determines that the students have understood the teaching when they identify which of the following as being responsible for transmitting the sensations to the central nervous system?
A) Transduction
B) Modulation
C) Nociceptors
D) Cytokines
C
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1. Heats the skin so the organism can be scraped off for testing 2. Come from an ultraviolet lamp that is not harmful 3. Can be used for treatment of infection 4. Can cause a slight burn on the skin
The nursing instructor is explaining critical thinking to a class of first-semester nursing students. What would be the best explanation of critical thinking the instructor could give?
A) Information gained from old medical records B) Examination and analysis of information from the family C) Information gained from the admission assessment D) Examination and analysis of all available information
The nurse is caring for a homeless client admitted three days ago for frostbite. The nurse notes in the client's record that he has a history of alcohol abuse. The nurse's priority is:
a. assess the client's wound dressings for drainage. b. monitor the client's vital signs every two hours c. place the client on a cardiorespiratory monitor. d. prepare to protect the client from harm during delirium tremors.
What is the basis for type 2 diabetes treatment?
A) Insulin administration B) Vigorous exercise C) High protein diet D) Blood sugar control