Which condition is referred to as the "silent killer"?
A. shock
B. hypertension
C. arteriosclerosis
D. atherosclerosis
Answer: B
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A child, aged 10 years, is referred to the mental health clinic by the school psychologist. The child
tells the advanced practice nurse that she wants to die "because no one likes me.". She adds that "the other girls laugh at me.". She is unable to pinpoint a cause for the behavior of the other girls and does not think she can ever change their feelings about her. When she is asked if she has decided on a plan for taking her life, she states she will jump from the bridge over the river near her home some night after the family is asleep. She believes this will accomplish her goal because she saw her father throw kittens off the bridge and knows they died in the water because, like her, they couldn't swim. The nurse should make the assessment that suicide risk is a. nonexistent. b. low. c. moderate. d. high.
A patient with epistaxis and a history of hemophilia A is admitted to the unit and is scheduled for replacement therapy. The nurse should prepare to administer
a. tranexamic acid (Cyklokapron). b. aminocaproic acid (Amicar). c. desmopressin (Stimate). d. factor VIII.
Which is the initial clinical manifestation of generalized seizures?
a. Being confused b. Feeling frightened c. Losing consciousness d. Seeing flashing lights
Identify the functions of the male reproductive system.
What will be an ideal response?