The greatest single source of air pollution in the United States is from:

a. waste incineration.
b. power plants.
c. motor vehicles.
d. molds.


ANS: C
Mobile sources such as cars and trucks are the greatest single source of air pollution in the United States. Waste incineration and power plants are major contributors after motor vehicles. Molds contribute to poor indoor air quality.

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A nurse is assessing the lung sounds of a client with respiratory disorders. Which of the following is a normal bronchial sound?

A) Shorter on inspiration than expiration, with a pause between them B) Longer on inspiration than expiration, with no noticeable pause C) Equal in length during inspiration and expiration, separated by a brief pause D) Equal in length during inspiration and expiration, with no noticeable pause

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A nursing instructor is teaching about the etiology of dissociative disorders from a psychoanalytical perspective. What student statement about clients diagnosed with this disorder indicates that learning has occurred?

A. "Dissociative behaviors occur when individuals repress distressing mental information from their conscious awareness." B. "When their physical symptoms relieve them from stressful situations, their amnesia is reinforced. C. "People with dissociative disorders typically have strong egos." D. "There is clear and convincing evidence of a familial predisposition to this disorder."

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One reason for using a concurrent audit rather than a retrospective audit is that it:

1. Is less costly than a retrospective audit 2. Represents the total picture of care that the client receives 3. Provides more accurate data for planning corrective action 4. Identifies problems at the time that care is given

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Treat all patients professionally.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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