The student nurse studying the digestive system knows that most of the work of absorption occurs through a system of villi and folds in the:
A) stomach.
B) gall bladder.
C) small intestine.
D) large intestine.
C
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Blood work results of a pregnant woman in her third trimester in the ICU have recently been delivered, and the nurse is reviewing them. The woman has a hematocrit of 35%, a white blood cell count of 4,000/mm3, and a fibrinogen level of 500 mg/dL
She also has a blood pressure reading of 118/70 mm Hg. Which of these is in the normal range for a pregnant woman? Select all that apply. A) Hematocrit of 35% B) White blood cell count of 4,000/mm3 C) Fibrinogen level of 500 mg/dL D) Blood pressure of 118/70 mm Hg
What is the term for movement of water from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration?
a. Absorption b. Filtration c. Diffusion d. Osmosis
Studies have shown that the use of antipyretics may prolong illness, but they do have benefits to the child with fever. Which of the following statements best explains the benefit of antipyretics?
A) They slow the growth of bacteria. B) They increase neutrophil production. C) They encourage T-cell proliferation. D) They help decrease fluid requirements.
A popular continuing education program that teaches informatics knowledge, skills, and attitudes is:
a. TIGER. b. AMIA 10x10. c. HRSA. d. HIMSS.