An excessive amount of fatty substances in the blood is termed:
A) atherosclerosis.
B) hyperlipidemia.
C) lipidoprotein.
D) triglyceride.
B
Explanation:
A) Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries due to fatty deposits.
B) Correct.
C) Lipoproteins are fat and protein molecules bound together as LDL or HDL.
D) Triglycerides are molecules of fatty acids.
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A. Search for systematic reviews or meta-analyses of breast cancer survivors on PubMed. B. Check Wikipedia for information on breast cancer. C. Discuss the topic with your aunt who is a breast cancer survivor. D. Ask the employee to provide you with more information about breast cancer.
A charge nurse is observing a nurse administer an intradermal injection. Which of the following demonstrates that the nurse is using the correct technique?
A. Selects a 1-inch 23-gauge needle with a 3 mL syringe B. Inserts the needle with the bevel down at a 10- to 15-degree angle. C. Slowly injects the medication to form a small wheal or bleb. D. Withdraws the needle and gently massages the injection site.
A large gauge needle would be most likely to be used for ____
A) allergy testing B) intradermal injections C) TB testing D) a biopsy
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