A ____________ is a special type of proposition that has a theoretical basis and can be tested empirically
a. model
b. paradigm
c. hypothesis
d. proposition
c. hypothesis
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A gerontological nurse is presenting a nutritional seminar to a group of women at a local health food store. One of the students in her sixties tells the group that she fasts for 1 or 2 days a few times a year as part of a regular regimen
Which of the following statements is the first thing the nurse is most likely to say in this setting about fasting? A) "Fasting can increase macrophage activity.". B) "Fasting is recommended only for people under the age of 65.". C) "Fasting has a positive impact on the immune system and can promote healing.". D) "Fasting may be safe but requires a prior comprehensive history and physical exam.".
After determining that a newborn is in need of resuscitation, which of the following would the nurse do first?
A) Dry the newborn thoroughly B) Suction the airway C) Administer ventilations D) Give volume expanders
An unresponsive 79-year-old is admitted to the emergency department (ED) during a summer heat wave. The patient's core temperature is 105.4° F (40.8° C), blood pressure (BP) 88/50, and pulse 112. The nurse initially will plan to
a. apply wet sheets and a fan to the patient. b. provide O2 at 6 L/min with a nasal cannula. c. start lactated Ringer's solution at 1000 mL/hr. d. give acetaminophen (Tylenol) rectal suppository.
Which should the nurse recognize are the traditionally prescribed drug classifications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
A. CNS depressants B. Parasympathomimetics C. CNS stimulants D. Sympathomimetics