When you inspect a patient's pupils with a penlight, the pupils should normally react to the light by:

A. constricting.
B. enlarging.
C. dilating.
D. fluttering.


Answer: A. constricting.

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Which of the following statements about power sources of smoke detectors/alarms is MOST accurate?

A. Smoke detectors/alarms may be powered only by batteries. B. Hard-wired alarms are more reliable in areas with frequent power failures. C. Smoke detectors/alarms may be powered only by dedicated electrical feeds. D. State, provincial, and local laws may require that smoke detectors/alarms be hard-wired.

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Compute the flow rate in drops per minute. Ordered: 1,500 mL Lactated Ringer's solution IV for 24 hrHow many milliliters per hour will the patient receive?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Lisa has just found out that she is pregnant. This is her first pregnancy, and she wants to be sure to do everything right. She tells you, "I know I should not have any alcohol, and I have never been a smoker, but what about food? Is there anything I should do differently, or avoid? Which of the following would you include when teaching Lisa about nutrition during pregnancy?

A. "Make sure your total calcium intake is 800 mg per day." B. "Eat an additional 10 to 15 g of protein a day." C. "Try to include 15 mg of iron a day through food selections, but stay away from supplements." D. "Avoid yeast and leafy vegetables for the first three months." E. "Restrict your total weight gain to 20 lb."

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