When lecturing to a class of prenatal women, the nurse explains that the fetus is protected from most bacterial invasions by the:
a. yolk sac.
b. placental barrier.
c. cotyledons.
d. chorionic villa.
B
The placental barrier protects the embryo/fetus from most bacteria, but not from viruses or drugs.
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One reason for the current nursing shortage is:
A. Increases in nurse faculty. B. Job satisfaction. C. Aging nursing workforce. D. High salaries and benefits.
Which job responsibilities indicate that a nurse has supervisory capacity? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The nurse makes clinical judgments about client care. 2. The nurse assigns a nurse assistant to care for a team of clients. 3. The nurse discusses client care with the supervising physician. 4. The nurse hires staff to manage units. 5. The nurse retains responsibility for the actions of nurses assigned to provide client care.
The nurse caring for a 2-year-old near-drowning victim monitors for what possible complication?
A) Atelectasis B) Acute respiratory distress syndrome C) Metabolic alkalosis D) Respiratory acidosis
Maslow's hierarchy of needs describes ________ as realizing one's own learning, creative, and spiritual potential.
A. psychology B. self-esteem C. self-actualization D. human priorities