A nurse educator is having a discussion with students about the aging of the U.S. population. Which of the following are possible reasons for why our lifespan is increasing? Select all that apply
A. Decreased education
B. Better access to quality health-care
C. Increased average income
D. Improved physical environment
E. Increased urbanization
ANS: B, C, D, E
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a. Ibuprofen b. Penicillin c. Ritalin d. Valium
Based on Piaget's work, Kohlberg developed a theory of moral development. According to Kohlberg's theory, each of the levels builds on the one prior with what?
A) A chance to go back and rework the prior level B) A chance to be successful at prior levels C) A more complex view of a moral issue D) A less complex view of a moral issue
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a patient who has exercised regularly for several years. What vital sign findings would be expected?
A) increased body temperature and respirations B) increased pulse and blood pressure C) decreased pulse and blood pressure D) exercise has no effect on vital signs
A client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal has been given a dose of haloperidol (Haldol) to treat his increasing agitation. Which of the following effects would the nurse recognize as a tertiary effect of drug administration?
A) The client expresses an understanding of the drug's intended effect. B) The neurotransmitters affected by Haldol interact with neuropeptides and hormones. C) The Haldol is synthesized, released, and metabolized by the client's body. D) The client exhibits a reduction in his agitation.