The ________ is commonly referred to as the "white" of the eye.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
sclera
The "white" of the eye is called the sclera.
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a. They are usually autosomal recessive. b. They are usually autosomal dominant. c. They are usually X-linked recessive. d. They are usually multifactorial.
A patient, age 69, has emphysema. On assessment, the nurse notes the presence of a "barrel chest." What does this pathology result from?
a. An increase in the lateromedial area from hypertrophy of mucous glands in the bronchi b. An increased anteroposterior diameter caused by overinflation of the alveoli c. A decrease in anteroposterior diameter caused by chronic dilation of the bronchi d. A widening of the sternocostal area secondary to chronic constriction of smooth muscles in the airways leading to bronchospasms
A client with renal failure has an order to infuse dopamine (Intropin) to activate the dopamine receptors in the kidney. The nurse would set the infusion rate for
a. 21 to 25 ?g/kg/minute. b. 11 to 20 ?g/kg/minute. c. 6 to 10 ?g/kg/minute. d. 1 to 5 ?g/kg/minute.
Which of the following statements represents a valid threat posed by computers in patient care areas?
a. Computers pose a serious threat to confi-dentiality. b. Computers increase the cost of the care of each visit. c. Computer software cannot increase prod-uctivity. d. Computers emit hazardous electromag-netic radiation.