Which component of government is primarily responsible for health research spending?
a. The federal government, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
b. The federal government, through the National Institutes of Health
c. State governments, through grants to state universities and research centers
d. State governments, through local public health departments in cooperation with local researchers
ANS: B
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A) Lessen potential for infection B) Maximizes fluid loss C) Promotes granulation of tissue D) Covers the unattractiveness of the wound E) Slows regeneration of tissue F) Diminishes pain
Combining succinylcholine with an inhalation anesthetic predisposes the patient to which complication?
1. Cardiac dysrhythmias 2. Malignant hyperthermia 3. Hepatotoxicity 4. Aspiration of gastric contents
While reviewing the history of health care services as part of an education program the nurse learns that the passage of the amended Social Security Act created Medicare and Medicaid, which increased demands for health care services
How did The National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 attempt to address the demand for health care services? 1. Increasing funds to improve the health status of the indigent poor. 2. Recognizing that increased hospitals improved the public health status. 3. Increasing funds for more health services to improve public health status. 4. Recognizing the contribution of health practitioners to the public health status.
How should the nurse respond to a family immediately after a patient dies?
a. Ask the family to leave the patient's room so postmortem care can be performed. b. Leave tubes and IV lines in place until the family has the opportunity to view the body. c. Express sympathy to the family (e.g., "I am sorry for your loss"). d. Tell the family that they will have limited time with their loved one.