An underlying assumption of the biological theory of weight control is:
a. genetic predisposition to obesity will result regardless of dietary modifications.
b. people resemble their biological parents.
c. some people are born to be fat.
d. weight control is not influenced by genetics.
B
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a. Bathe and eat slowly with periodic rest. b. Walk short distances without oxygen. c. Perform all activities of daily living (ADLs) and then rest. d. Bathe right after eating, and then rest.
The Healthy People 2020 document identified which goals for immunizations?
a. Increase percentage of persons who re-ceive a seasonal influenza immunization; 65 years of age or over and living in the community b. Increase percentage of persons who are vaccinated against herpes zoster, 60 years of age or over c. Increase percentage of persons who are vaccinated against pneumococcal disease; 65 years of age or over and living in the community d. Increase percentage of persons who are vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV); 60 years of age or over
The recommended children's dosage of Vibramycin is 2 mg/lb of body weight daily divided in two doses on the first day. The child weighs 40 lb. Vibramycin syrup is available in 50 mg/5 mL. The amount for one dose is _______________
a. 4 mL b. 40 mL c. 80 mL d. 0.8 mL
A child asks the home health nurse to "skip" (omit) one of his treatments and play a game with him. The nurse visit is scheduled for one hour and that is all that he or she is being paid for by the home health agency
The best response by the nurse is which of the following? a. "Yes, I can do that, as you are far more important to me than this treatment." b. "I am the home health nurse. I give treatments and I can't play games." c. "Let me ask your mother if she will have time to play a game with you later." d. "Let's see if we can finish the treatment and still have time to play a short game."