The period when reproductive organs begin to function and the secondary sex characteristics ap-pear is called:
a. Pre-adolescence
b. Menarche
c. Teenage
d. Puberty
D
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a. corneal surgery. c. intubation and mechanical ventilation. b. physical therapy. d. hepatic transplantation.
An instructor is teaching students about providing oral care on an unconscious patient. The teacher realizes that additional instruction is required when a student says:
1. "I should assess the mouth for lesions and dried mouth secretions known as sordes." 2. "I must position the patient to minimize any chance of aspiration of fluids." 3. "I should use lemon-glycerin swabs to clean the lips and inside of the mouth." 4. "I should apply a water-soluble lip balm to keep the lips moist."
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) who has been in the hospital for several days
The patient complains of shortness of breath and asks the nurse to turn up his oxygen to compensate for his labored breathing. What is the best nursing re-sponse? a. Turn up the patient's oxygen flow by 1 liter. b. Call the physician for an order to turn up the oxygen. c. Assess the patient in an attempt to identify the cause of the shortness of breath. d. Ask the patient what he usually keeps his oxygen set on at home.
A patient is at high risk for venous thromboembolism and is scheduled to travel on an international flight lasting 24 hours. What patient education should be provided?
A) Ambulate every 10 minutes during the flight B) Take a single dose of aspirin 150 mg before travel C) Wear antiembolism hose during the flight D) Begin warfarin (Coumadin) 1 week before travel