When a fetus is stressed, catecholamine release (epinephrine, norepinephrine) occurs from the medulla oblongata, shunting blood _______ the brain, heart, and adrenal glands.
A. Toward
B. Away from
Ans: A. Toward
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Is the nurse protected under the whistleblower law? 1. Yes, the nurse's action is one that any reasonable and prudent citizen would take. 2. No, the report should have been made in person, not by telephone. 3. Yes, since a death occurred any action to expose the situation is appropriate. 4. No, the allegations should have been made to the appropriate authorities.
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When developing programs to assist in decreasing theses rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A) Resolving all language and cultural differences B) Ensuring early and adequate prenatal care C) Providing more extensive women's shelters D) Encouraging all women to eat a balanced diet
Edwin Schneidman wrote about three factors affecting suicidal ideation. These three factors included pain, perturbation, and which of the following factors?
a. press b. distress c. depression d. biology
Which factor is the most common contributor to cancer development?
a. Advancing age b. Eating a high-fat diet c. Having parents with cancer d. Living in a geographic area with poor sanitation