Therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLCs) recommended to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease include reduced intake of _____ fat(s)
a. total
b. saturated
c. monounsaturated
d. polyunsaturated
B
TLCs recommended to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease include reduced intake of satu-rated fats. Intake of total fat does not appear to affect LDL cholesterol level. Substitution of mo-nounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats for saturated fats can help decrease LDL cholesterol levels; polyunsaturated fats may also decrease HDL cholesterol levels and so should be moderated.
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A nurse teaches a female client who has stress incontinence. Which statements should the nurse include about pelvic muscle exercises? (Select all that apply.)
a. "When you start and stop your urine stream, you are using your pelvic muscles." b. "Tighten your pelvic muscles for a slow count of 10 and then relax for a slow count of 10." c. "Pelvic muscle exercises should only be performed sitting upright with your feet on the floor." d. "After you have been doing these exercises for a couple days, your control of urine will improve." e. "Like any other muscle in your body, you can make your pelvic muscles stronger by contracting them."
A patient is having a "fight or flight response" after receiving bad news about his prognosis. What affect will this have on the patient's sympathetic nervous system?
A) Constriction of blood vessels in the heart muscle B) Constriction of bronchioles C) Increase in the secretion of sweat D) Constriction of pupils
A/an ____________________ means your eyes, mouth, or nonintact skin had contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which indicates leadership or management positions in an organization with legitimate authority? Select all that apply
1. Formal leaders 2. Informal leaders 3. Nurse managers 4. Staff nurse