__________ is a disease in which the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles are enlarged and their walls are destroyed
A. Bronchitis
B. Bronchiectasis
C. Pulmonary emphysema
D. Tuberculosis
C
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When assessing patients with mental illness, the nurse anticipates their behavior to be:
a. very disruptive to a person in society. b. differing from socially acceptable behavior. c. causing the person to be involved in problems. d. resulting from an inability to exercise control.
The nurse identifies potential safety concerns for a client with a sensory disorder. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
A) Teach how to adapt to the sensory deficit. B) Identify assistive devices. C) Provide meaningful interaction and stimulation. D) Teach the need to take antibiotics as prescribed.
A parent reports a child has skin lesions that rupture, creating a thin, flat, honey-colored crust. What treatment does the healthcare professional educate the parent about?
a. Supportive care only b. Oral griseofulvin c. Topical corticosteroids d. Topical mupirocin
Aging has a great effect on the ability to exercise. Which of the following is most important for gerontological nurses to remember in recommending individual exercise routines for older clients?
A) Sweat gland activity is decreased, so older persons require less water during exercise. B) The stroke volume is reduced, but is usually adequate during mild exercise. C) The body surface area is reduced, so older persons are less susceptible to heat stroke. D) Grip strength is decreased, so the number and size of muscle fibers consequently decline.