In acute hypothermia, what physiologic change shunts blood away from the colder skin to the body core in an effort to decrease heat loss?
a. Hypotension
b. Peripheral vasoconstriction
c. Voluntary muscle movements
d. Shivering
Answer: b. Peripheral vasoconstriction
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a. noting patterns or themes and building a logical chain of evidence. b. clustering, counting, and making metaphors. c. making contrasts or comparisons and noting relationships between variables. d. all of the above
A nurse is making an appointment with a family for a nursing visit. Which of the following describes a potential barrier the nurse may encounter?
a. The assessment cannot be done unless the extended family is present. b. It may be difficult to find a convenient time for all family members to be present. c. Nurses have limited time to do home visits. d. Families are often scattered over a large area, making access difficult.
Which is a reality regarding disturbances in family dynamics and high-risk problems in families?
A. Chronic ongoing problems have no relationship to disturbed family dynamics. B. Chronic family problems lead to difficulties in family dynamics. C. Disturbances in family dynamics create many of the problems. D. It is impossible to state which issue leads to the other.
A nursing instructor is planning to teach nursing students about exogenous acetylcholine. The instructor should include which information?
A. Acetylcholine has almost no therapeutic effects because it is rapidly destroyed once given. B. Acetylcholine is broken down rapidly within the body, preventing it from producing adverse effects. C. Acetylcholine will cause the heart rate to increase and blood pressure to drop. D. When given in small amounts, acetylcholine will produce profound parasympathetic effects.