Why must the misuse of prescription and illegal drugs be avoided? reduces the risk of serious side effects decreases blood pressure reduces respiratory diseases decreases the risk of cancer
What example represents a healthy alternative to curb nicotine cravings? candy bars potato chips sugar-free gum chewing tobacco
Which dose of cimetidine would be appropriate to administer to a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? 20 mg twice a day 150 mg twice a day 300 mg at bedtime 400 mg four times a day
Muscle tension that causes headaches affects __ heart, forehead, or chest forehead, jaw, or neck. jaw, chest, or heart forehead, chest, or neck
Trendelenburg position is when a patient's head is low and legs are elevated. True False
A nurse is assessing pain in a 4-year-old patient who has a femur fracture. Which pain assessment tool would be recommended for this patient? 0-10 Pain Scale Moderate Pain Scale Neonatal Infant Pain Scale Universal Pain Assessment Tool
The nurse is describing effects of pain to a patient who is getting ready for surgery.Which statement made by the nurse indicates proper understanding of the effects of pain? "You may get a fever from the pain." "You may notice redness at the site of incision." "You may experience increased blood pressure." "You may experience drainage from the surgical site."
The nurse is educating a student nurse about risk factors for delirium in younger patients. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates a need for further education? "Stressful situations car place a younger patient at risk for developing delirium." "The younger female patient would have the higher risk for developing delirium." "Younger patients in the ICU who may be sleep-deprived are at higher risk for delirium." "The younger patient who sustained a motor vehicle accident may be at higher risk for developing delirium."
What is one of the most common triggers of a spontaneous pneumomediastinum? Severe cough Cystic fibrosis Malignancy Congestive heart failure
Question 14 (1 point) Which of the following would you recommend to an athlete who is trying to improve their diet to help reach optimal performance? Increase fat Start taking amino acid supplements increase complex carbohydrates Increase vitamins
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Provide a basis for federal food and nutrition education programs Are developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services every eight years Provide guidance on how to avoid primarily infectious diseases. All of these are correct
True or False 1 point Vaccines provide protection against some infectious diseases such as measles, mumps and rubella. True False
What are the roles of emergency physicians? Leading the emergency care team and making quick assessments Conducting EKGs and radiology scans Assisting with the admissions process and collecting patient information Administering medications and monitoring vital signs
What is the purpose of Electrical Stimulation and Ultrasound with regards to injury management? They both promote blood supply to an injured body part and increased blood flow promotes healing. They cut off the pain signals to the injured body part making the patient feel more comfortable. They can replace physical therapy by contracting/ moving the muscles in a mechanically correct manner.
Question 15(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points) (02.05 LC) In order to avoid pain and aches after infrequent exercise, what should you do? Stop exercising Exercise routinely Exercise longer Stay seated
The cerebellum can be permanently damaged by stroke or temporarily affected by drugs or alcohol. The resulting disturbance in motor control is known as Parkinson's. epilepsy. ataxia. dysphagia. aphasia.
A Bowie-Dick test may be run during a regular sterilizing cycle with other instruments. True False
When you need more and more of a drug to get the same effect, it is called: synergism tolerance withdrawal dependency
2. Cleaning and sanitizing refer to two different actions. True False
True or false: The fact that pulse and blood pressure tend to be lower in the morning and increase later in the day is known as circadian rhythm. True False
