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CHAPTER 1 1. Perform the indicated operation and reduce to the lowest terms. Complete the following. 2. Arrange the following decimals from largest to smallest: 0.33, 0.045, 0.7. Perform the following computations. If the questions do not have a whole number as the answer, compute to the third decimal place, and round to the second decimal place. 3. Perform the indicated operations. Reduce fractions in answers to the lowest terms. 4. 5. Convert 0.45 to a fraction in the lowest terms. 6...

Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession 1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitions of professionalism included which of the following characteristics? A. Expertise B. Empathy C. Ethical and moral values D. Honesty Answer: 2. A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her driver’s license. During a recent car trip with a friend, she took over driving when her friend became tired. Which of the following is true...

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. A nurse is assessing a client who experiences occasional feelings of sadness because of the recent death of a beloved pet. The client’s appetite, sleep patterns, and daily routine have not changed. How would the nurse interpret the client’s behaviors? 1. The client’s behaviors demonstrate mental illness in the form of depression. 2. The client’s behaviors are inappropriate, which ...

1. A nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about the history of family-centered maternity care. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching session? a. The Sheppard-Towner Act of 1921 promoted family-centered care. b. Changes in pharmacologic management of labor prompted family-centered care. c. Demands by physicians for family involvement in childbirth increased the practice of family-centered care. d. Parental requests that infants be allowed to remain with ...

1. Mrs. Smith, 75 years old, reports that she is weak, has difficulty urinating, and is dehydrated. Although she is afebrile, the nurse conducts a thorough physical examination, including urinalysis and complete blood count (CBC). The total assessment is necessary because: 1. All body systems interact, and symptoms could indicate a variety of diagnoses. 2. The symptoms are vague and may be signs of aging. 3. There may be other signs or symptoms more indicative of the condition. 4. Mrs. Smi...

1. Which statement describes the affective aspect of learning effective communication strategies? a. “The nurse should use clear, direct statements using objective words.” b. “The nurse uses body language that is congruent with the verbal message.” c. “The nurse believes that positive communication strategies build confidence.” d. “The nurse practices assertive and responsible communication strategies.” ANS: C Learning involves three domains: the cognitive aspects (underst...

1. What is defined as a microorganism capable of causing disease in humans? a. Pathogenic microorganism b. Hospital-acquired infection c. Virulent microorganism d. Cross-contamination ANS: A Microorganisms capable of causing disease in humans are termed pathogens. PTS: 1 2. What is defined as an infection a patient develops while in the hospital and did not have before hospital admission? a. Pathogenic infection b. Virulent infection c. Hospital-acquired infection d. Microorganism ...

TABLEOF CONTENTS PART 1: Introduction Ch. 1 The Investment Environment Ch. 2 Asset Classes and Financial Instruments Ch. 3 How Securities Are Traded Ch. 4 Mutual Funds and Other Investment Companies PART 2: Portfolio Theory and Practice Ch. 5 Risk, Return, and the Historical Record Ch. 6 Capital Allocation to Risky Assets Ch. 7 Efficient Diversification Ch. 8 Index Models PART 3: Equilibrium in Capital Markets Ch. 9 The Capital Asset Pricing Model Ch. 10 Arbitrage Pricing Theory and ...

1. Nursing has been considered both a profession and an occupation. Which of the following supports defining nursing as a profession? A) Autonomy B) Learned vocation C) Varied level of skill D) Career with varied knowledge 2. How many levels of entry into practice exist for registered nurses? A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four 3. Nursing is classified as which type of science? A) Pure B) Natural C) Human D) Applied 4. In defining the philosophy of nursing, which of the following woul...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A student is observing a cell under the microscope. It is observed to have supercoiled DNA with histones. Which of the following would also be observed by the student? a. A single circular chromosome b. A nucleus c. Free-floating nuclear material d. No organelles ANS: B The cell described is a eukaryotic cell, so it has histones and a supercoiled DNA within its nucleus; thus, the nucleus should be observed. A single circular chromosome called a prokaryote contains fr...

Question 1 Which organization published a 1965 position paper that identified associate degree nurses as “technical nurses”? 1. The American Medical Association 2. The American Nurses Association 3. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing 4. The National League for Nursing Correct Answer: 2 Rationale: In 1965, the American Nurses Association published a position paper on education of nurses that differentiated nurses with baccalaureate degrees and nurses with associate degre...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. John Snow, considered the founder of epidemiology, realized the source of the London’s cholera epidemic through: A. A residential pattern of death B. Mapping of the food supply C. Interviewing the families of the sick D. Performing autopsies ANS: A Objective: 7. Explain behavioral, environmental, and genetic factors that have an impact on health. 1. 59 Heading: Introduction > Historical Beginnings Integrated Processes: N/A Client Need: Safe and Effective Care ...

1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitions of professionalism included which of the following characteristics? A. Expertise B. Empathy C. Ethical and moral values D. Honesty Answer: 2. A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her driver’s license. During a recent car trip with a friend, she took over driving when her friend became tired. Which of the following is true? A. She has acted in a professional manner...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Viruses are: a. infectious agents that infect multi-cellular organisms b. noncellular particles that take over the metabolism of a cell to generate more virus particles c. pathogens that replicate in complex growth media d. cellular particles that belong to the archaea domain e. microbes that consist of lipid membrane enclosed genomes ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 TOP: I.A | I.B MSC: Remembering 2. Analysis of DNA sequences reveals: a. the ancient convergence of two cell...

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Why was electroconvulsive therapy originally used as a therapy for schizophrenia? a. It was (mistakenly) observed that schizophrenia was rarely found in people with epilepsy. b. It was (mistakenly) observed that it could reduce brain seizures, providing a cure. c. It was (mistakenly) observed to induce convulsions and stimulated appetite in psychotic patients. d. It was (mistakenly) observed to alleviat...

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Why was electroconvulsive therapy originally used as a therapy for schizophrenia? a. It was (mistakenly) observed that schizophrenia was rarely found in people with epilepsy. b. It was (mistakenly) observed that it could reduce brain seizures, providing a cure. c. It was (mistakenly) observed to induce convulsions and stimulated appetite in psychotic patients. d. It was (mistakenly) observed to alleviat...

1) If a scientist forms and tests a hypothesis, but gets unexpected results, what is a logical next step? Check all that apply. A) Accept the original hypothesis B) Reject the original hypothesis C) Revise the original hypothesis D) Design a new experiment based on a new or modified hypothesis. 2) Some researchers think pheromones are important tools in human communication. Pheromones are chemical signals that one individual sends to another. What research questions might be asked by ana...

1. Which vertebral level does the transumbilical plane pass through? A) T10 B) T12 C) L3/L4 disc D) L5/S1 disc E) at the level of the sacral promontory Ans: C 2. Camper’s and Scarpa’s fascia refer to the: A) fascial layers of the abdominal wall that are deep to the peritoneum. B) superficial and deep (respectively) fascial layers of the posterior abdominal wall. C) superficial and deep layers (respectively) of the rectus sheath. D) fatty and membranous layers (respectively) of the...

CHAPTER 1: LEADERSHIP AND FOLLOWERSHIP MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The essence of leadership is the leader’s ability to: A. Get people to work together. B. Impress other people. C. Help others meet their personal goals. D. Influence the group to follow the leader’s way of thinking. ANS: A Chapter 1: Leadership and Followership 2. According to “trait theories,” the most common traits of a good leader are: A. Information giving and decision-making. B. Public speaking and nonrisk behavior...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is selecting a family theory to assess a patient’s family dynamics. Which family theory best describes a series of tasks for the family throughout its life span? a. Interactional theory b. Developmental systems theory c. Structural-functional theory d. Duvall’s developmental theory ANS: D Duvall’s developmental theory describes eight developmental tasks of the family throughout its life span. Interactional theory and structural-functional theory are not ...