Which of the following is TRUE concerning sickle cell anemia?
A) It is an autoimmune disease in which the body destroys its own hemoglobin.
B) It is a hereditary disease involving abnormal hemoglobin.
C) It is an acquired disease in which the body cannot absorb iron.
D) It is a hereditary disease involving lack of intrinsic factor
B
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Mrs. Jones, an older woman with heart failure, is always talking about her religion and telling you about her beliefs. What should you do?
A. Listen and be open to discussion, even if you do not share her beliefs. B. Tell her you are not of her faith and do not wish to listen to her beliefs. C. Tell her to go to the activities room and talk to someone else. D. Tell her to share her ideas with nursing assistants who share her religion.
Which portion of the ECG tracing represents ventricular repolarization?
A. U wave B. QRS complex C. ST interval D. T wave
Which method uses a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to destroy target tissue?
A. Conventional surgery B. Laser surgery C. Cryosurgery D. Electrocauterization E. Needle biopsy
If a prescription is written to say "prn" refills, what does it mean?
The physician must be notified before the prescription is refilled The patient may refill the prescription, as needed, for one year from the date the prescription was written The patient can refill the prescription at any time The patient may refill the prescription for another person