When blood flow in one of the arteries of the brain is blocked, it is known as:
A) An ischemic stroke
B) Dementia
C) A transient ischemic attack
D) Alzheimer's disease
Answer: A) An ischemic stroke
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In a seminar, Nurse T presents a meta-analysis in support of his position that all citizens over age 50 should be screened for hypertension. Nurse T's presentation uses:
A) The compiled results from several research studies B) Tables and graphs prepared using PowerPoint C) A detailed breakdown of costs and projected benefits D) A comparison of communities that provide such screening
While the nurse is assisting a patient in taking his medications, the medication cup falls to the floor, spilling the tablets. What is the nurse's best action at this time?
a. Discarding the medications and repeating preparation b. Asking the patient if he will take the medications c. Waiting until the next dose time, and then giving the medications d. Retrieving the medications and administering them to avoid waste
Which action should the nurse suggest to reduce insulin needs in the client with diabetes mellitus?
A. Reducing intake of water and other liquids to no more than 2 L/day B. Eating animal organ meats high in insulin C. Taking two 1-hour naps daily D. Walking 1 mile each day
Convert 9/19 to a decimal number rounded off to the nearest tenth, and to a percentage rounded off to the nearest tenth of a percent
1. 0.5; 47.4% 2. 0.47; 4.8% 3. 0.02; 2.1% 4. 0.4; 47.4%