Circulation formed by smaller blood vessels branching off from or near larger occluded vessels is referred to as __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Collateral circulation
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Which of the following is a true statement in relation to the concept of poverty?
a. Poverty affects only a small segment of the population. b. Poor people expect others to work with them in making things better. c. Communication strategies that empower the poor to take small steps toward dependence are most effective. d. Lack of essential resources is associated with political and personal powerlessness.
An instructor is teaching students about providing oral care on an unconscious patient. The teacher realizes that additional instruction is required when a student says:
1. "I should assess the mouth for lesions and dried mouth secretions known as sordes." 2. "I must position the patient to minimize any chance of aspiration of fluids." 3. "I should use lemon-glycerin swabs to clean the lips and inside of the mouth." 4. "I should apply a water-soluble lip balm to keep the lips moist."
The AAP recommends discharge of the late preterm infant after
a. 24 hours b. 48 hours c. 72 hours
A patient reports taking antioxidant supplements to help prevent cancer. The primary care NP should:
a. review healthy dietary practices with this patient. b. make sure that the supplements contain large doses of vitamin A. c. tell the patient that antioxidants are especially important for patients who smoke. d. tell the patient that evidence shows antioxidants to be effective in preventing cancer.