If you could only study the effects of pollutants on one ecosystem, the one that would potentially generate the greatest result would be which ecosystem?
A) Air
B) Aquatic
C) Plants
D) Terrestrial
Ans: B
Pollutants generally exert greater influence on aquatic ecosystems than on terrestrial environments. Air pollutants can be carried by the winds; but once they fall to earth, they continue their transport along the waterways.
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Which of the following would the nurse identify as different? A) Disability and chronic illness is addressed more widely in the 2000 goals. B) A majority of the focus areas for 2010 are related to chronic illness and disability. C) The goals for 2000 have an entire section on disability and secondary conditions. D) The goals of 2000 cited a lack of parity between disabled and nondisabled persons.
Which of the following statements made by a client regarding complementary therapy indicates a need for further clarification?
A. "My doctor said it was okay to use complementary therapy for cancer treatment, so I will cancel my radiation treatments." B. "I'm hoping that massage therapy will help reduce the amount of pain medication I use for my myalgia." C. "I think it helps me get better faster when I picture the drugs punching out the germs in my body." D. "Prayer is a form of therapy."
Children will experience less stress, irritability, and fatigue in caregiving situations then the nurse and other caregivers:
a. make the child adhere to the hospital schedule and fit the unit's needs b. give instructions and information about tests the day before they take place c. tell the child that he or she has nothing to fear, as lots of kids have experienced this d. assist the child to remain in control of physical and personal space whenever possible
A crucial aspect of professional nursing in regard to implementing innovations is
a. joining one or more professional nursing organizations. b. disseminating research findings through publications. c. learning how to develop clear and effective practice guidelines. d. using a credible theory base to provide safe patient care.