What is the function of the tonsils and adenoids in small children?
a. Help promote antibody formation
b. Assist in some digestive processes
c. Protect against bacterial infections of the throat
d. Support blood cell production
C
The tonsils and adenoids consist of lymphatic tissue that acts as a bacterial barrier for the respi-ratory and gastrointestinal tracts.
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Hospital leadership should consider which of the following ethical dilemmas prior to experienc-ing an actual disaster (select all that apply)?
a. Which clinical leader will make the deci-sion about distribution of scarce resources b. Criteria to determine which patients re-ceive aggressive treatment and which will receive palliative care c. Which nursing staff will be the first to re-port to the hospital in the event of a disas-ter d. How prophylactic pharmaceuticals will be distributed to protect staff and their fami-lies e. Who will be primarily responsible for ex-ternal communication
A client tells the nurse his recent blood work indicated his high density lipids (HDLs) were 40 mg/dL and asks if this is a "good level"? The nurse should respond:
A) "You should ask your primary care provider to explain the results." B) "That is a good level. You must be eating healthy." C) "It is desirable to have a level above 60 mg/dL." D) "HDLs should be lower than your cholesterol level."
The nurse is preparing an educational program on the different types of pregnancy tests. What should the nurse include about the ?-subunit radioimmunoassay (RIA) test? Select all that apply
1. It causes a color change. 2. It takes 2 to 3 hours to perform. 3. It is able to detect trophoblastic disease. 4. It is able to detect an ectopic pregnancy. 5. It is the same as an over-the-counter test.
Which option shows the correct sequence of events after atelectasis develops in respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn?
a. Increased pulmonary vascular resistance, atelectasis, hypoperfusion b. Hypoxic vasoconstriction, right-to-left shunt hypoperfusion c. Respiratory acidosis, hypoxemia, hypercapnia d. Right-to-left shunt, hypoxic vasoconstriction, hypoperfusion