An epidemic occurs when the rate of disease, injury, or other condition exceeds the usual level of that condition. Which of the following would be considered an epidemic?
1. "Bird" flu in China
2. Adult obesity in the United States
3. An isolated case of smallpox in Africa
4. The nursing shortage in the United States
ANS: 2
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1. Insulin is needed for the muscles to work between meals. 2. Insulin makes sure that fat is used as the body's main energy source. 3. Insulin helps break down protein. 4. Insulin goes into the blood stream and takes glucose into the cells to be used for energy.
Errors may occur with the use of data in formulating an appropriate nursing diagnosis. Based on what you know, which of the following represents the main source of errors in the nursing diagnosis process?
a. Making assumptions without supporting data b. Placing data in incorrect categories c. Not validating data with the patient d. Relying on team members for data
The nurse is assessing the motor function of a client. Which finding should the nurse anticipate when the client performs the heel to shin test?
A. The client should be able to move their heel up their leg. B. The client should be able to lift their heel to their lower leg. C. The client should be able to move their heel down the leg. D. The client should be able to balance on one leg.
The nurse explains that multiple sclerosis (MS) is most likely caused by:
a. environmental factors and genetic predis-position. b. allergic response to antiviral medications. c. autoimmune reaction attacking the myelin. d. bacterial infection of the myelin.