Toxic doses of sarin gas would be expected to cause:
a. metabolic alkalosis.
b. ketoacidosis.
c. disseminated intravascular coagulation.
d. a cholinergic crisis.
d
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1. Antibody response is lower in the older person 2. Cellular response in the immune system increases 3. Aging causes a decreased antibody production to self 4. Increased production of IgE leads to greater risk of pneumonia
In a research study, vulnerable subjects are those who:
1. may be incapable of giving informed consent. 2. are selected at random. 3. are reimbursed for their time. 4. are "captive."
Nurse T has decided to seek certification in an area that will enhance employability in a nursing home. Which certifications would be of greatest value to the LPN/LVN working in a nursing home? (Select all that apply.)
a. IV therapy b. Wound care c. Long-term care d. Managed care e. Pharmacology f. Gerontology
A parent asks why infants have so many soft stools. The nurse explains that this is caused by infants:
a. secreting proportionately more fluids and absorbing less fluids than adults do b. having a totally liquid diet with no bulk or solids of any kind c. having a more sensitive bowel with greater peristaltic waves after any intake d. needing to take milk at such frequent intervals with stools following intake intervals