Which of the following is not considered an avoidable risk factors for hypertension.

A. overweight
B. oral contraceptive use
C. lead exposure
D. male gender


Answer: D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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While performing a neurological examination in a client who was diagnosed with a stroke, a nurse finds that the client does not answer the birth month and age correctly but opens and closes both eyes correctly

The nurse notes that the client drifts the motor arm to the left and right when elevated and does not speak when asked to name any items. Based on the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), what total score should the nurse obtain from these findings? Record your answer as a whole number. ____________________ What will be an ideal response?

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A child with asthma is walking outside and develops a bronchospasm. The school nurse knows this bronchospasm has what effects on bronchioles with airflow? Select all that apply

A) Narrowing of bronchioles B) Impairs airflow C) Exerts tension on the bronchiole walls D) Causes atelectasis in posterior lung segments E) Inhibits the filtering of dust particles

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In the standing position, blood flow to the base of the lung is ________ blood flow to the apex.

A. less than B. greater than C. the same as D. none of these answers is correct.

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