What is the most common preventable cause of valvular heart disease?
a. Congenital disease or malformation
b. Calcium deposits and thrombus formation
c. Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection
d. Hypertension or Marfan syndrome
Answer: c. Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection
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The vessels comprising the umbilical cord are cushioned and protected by a substance called ___________ _____________
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While doing an initial assessment on a patient, the patient tells the nurse that she has bone pain. The nurse asks the patient to describe the characteristics of the pain. Which of the following are typical characteristics of bone pain?
A) Dull, deep ache B) Soreness or aching that may include cramping C) Sharp and piercing pain that is relieved by immobilization D) Spastic or sharp pain that radiates
Reality orientation is helpful for some patients with confusion. The nurse should use this technique on a patient diagnosed with:
1. organic brain syndrome. 2. senile dementia. 3. senility. 4. acute confusional state.
32 ounces equals
A. 2 quarts B. 2 pounds C. 2 cups. D. 6 pints.