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Which of the following is not a function of the circulatory system? A. Pumping blood throughout the body to provide tissues and organs with nutrients and oxygen. B. Removing toxins and waste from the blood. C. Transmitting nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body. D. Transporting important hormones released from glands to their sites of action. - C Which item below is not a disease of the digestive system? A. Crohn's disease B. Diabetes C. Ulcerative Colitis D. Dive...

Alveoli are tiny sacs surrounded by what? - capillaries Veins are blood vessels that transport blood from the capillaries to the what? - heart Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart and to the what? - capillaries what serves as the location for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide fluid and nutrients within the body? - capillaries What are the bronchial tubes are lined with? - cilia What circulatory system includes what body structures? - Heart, Bloo...

An organism with chloroplasts in its cells is probably. a. a heterotroph b. an autotroph c. an herbivore d. a primary consumer - B: Organisms that have chloroplasts in their cells carry on photosynthesis and are therefore autotrophs. Autotrophs make their own food. What property of water allows someone to fill a glass slightly above the rim without the water flowing over? a. specific gravity b. capillarity c. opacity d. surface tension - D: Water molecules are polar. Due to the fact t...

What is the name of the structure that prevents food from entering the airway? a) trachea b) esophagus c) diagram d) epiglottis (Test 1) - d) epiglottis "the epiglottis covers the trachea during swallowing, thus preventing food from entering the airway" ?= aka the windpipe - is a cylindrical portion of the respiratory tract that joins the larynx with the lungs (Test 1) - Trachea ?= connects the throat to the stomach - when someone swallows, this contracts to force the food d...

The first four steps of the scientific method are as follows: I. Identify the problem II. Ask Questions III. Develop a hypothesis IV. Collect data and experiment on that data Which of the following is the next step in the scientific method? A. Observe the data B. Analyze the results C. Measure the data D. Develop a conclusion - B. Analyze the results What are two types of measurement important in science? A. Quantitive and numerical B. Analyze the results C. Measure the data D....

Which of the following describes the function of the ribosome? a. protein synthesis b. energy production c. cell movement d. storage of molecules - a. protein synthesis Because muscle cells require large amounts of energy to function correctly, which organelles would be prevalent in those types of cells? a. ribosomes b. mitochondria c. cytoskeleton d. cell membrane - b. mitochondria Which of the following organelles is responsible for storing genetic information? a. nucleus ...

Which of the following illustrates a negative feedback mechanism that occurs in the human body? a)the release of insulin from the pancreas in response to an increase in blood sugar levels b) the release of glucagon from the pancreas in response to an increase in blood- sugar levels c) the release of oxytocin resulting in uterine contractions as childbirth is underway d) chemical reactions that result in coagulation due to fibrin being released - a) the release of insulin from the pancreas...

What is the name of the structure that prevents food from entering the airway? - Epiglottis Which substance makes up the pads that provide support between the vertebrae? - Cartilage The two criteria for classifying epithelial tissue are cell layers and ______ - Cell shape Where is the parathyroid gland located? - Neck How many organ systems are in the human body? - 11 Which element within the respiratory system is responsible for removing foreign matter from the lungs? - Cilia ...

A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. The client is experiencing excessive stools. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication? - Hypokalemia Rationale: Lactulose works by stimulating the production of excess stores to rid the body of excess ammonia. These excessive stores can result in a hypo kalemia and dehydration. A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema and is receiving mechanical venti...

1. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a 2-year old child who has diarrhea and has been vomiting for 24 hr. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - Potassium 2.5 mEq/L 2. A nurse is assessing a 6 month old infant who was recently admitted with acute vomiting and diarrhea. Which of the following findings indicates the infant has moderate dehydration? - Tachypnea 3. A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to an adolescent client who has celiac...

1. A nurse in an acute care facility is planning care for a client who has chosen to follow Islamic dietary laws during Ramadan. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - Provide a snack for the client after sunset 2. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has mucositis following a head and neck radiation therapy to treat cancer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - Increase fluid intake to 2 L per day 3. A nurse...

A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching? A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by 7." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a ...

1. A nurse is conducting a counseling session with a client who has a substance use disorder. The client repeatedly ask personal questions about the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Explain that this time is designated to focus on the client. 2. A nurse is preparing to apply restaurants on a client who is threatening to harm others and has not responded to lessen case of interventions. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - Document...

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving end-of-life care and has a prescription for fentanyl patches. Which of the following information regarding the adverse effects of fentanyl should the nurse plan to give to the client and family? - Take a stool softener on a daily basis. Rationale: constipation is an adverse effect of opioid use. --Naloxone is only for use in the acute care setting. --Urinary retention is an adverse effect of opioids, including fentanyl. A nurse is caring fo...

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a school-age child who has heart disease and has developed heart failure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - Provide small, frequent meals for the child. The metabolic rate of a child who has heart failure is high because of poor cardiac function. Therefore, the nurse should provide small, frequent meals for the child because it helps to conserve energy. A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant who has a ...

A nurse is teaching a client and his family how to care for the client's tracheostomy at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. remove the outer cannula cautiously for routine cleaning b. use tracheostomy covers when outdoors c. use sterile technique when performing tracheostomy care at home d. cleanse irritated skin with full-strength hydrogen peroxide - b. use tracheostomy covers when outdoors -tracheostomy covers protect the clien...

A nurse is giving change-of-shift report about a client they admitted earlier that day who has pneumonia. Which of the following pieces of information is the priority for the nurse to provide? A. Admitting diagnosis B. Breath sounds C. Body Temperature D. Diagnostic test results - B. Breath sounds When using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care, the nurse should determine that the priority information to provide is the current status of the client's breath sounds....

A nurse is submitting a dietary request for a client who devoutly follows Mormon dietary practices. The nurse should ask the client if they would like which of the following foods or beverages excluded from meals? A. Bacon B. Coffee C. Shrimp D. Milk - B. Coffee A nurse is assessing a client who has a rash on their hands and forearms after working in a garden. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates contact dermatitis? A. Pustules in a scatter pattern...

A nurse is assessing a preschooler who has a UTI. Which of the following should the nurse inspect? A. Diarrhea B. Abdominal Pain C. Increased Thirst D. Skin Rash - B. Abdominal Pain Other manifestations include constipation, dysuria, foul-smelling urine, fever A nurse is counseling a client who has a family history of colorectal cancer about management of nutrition to help prevent GI cancers. Which of the following images indicated a food or beverage the nurse should encourage? A. Win...

1. A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse to the procedure involved in obtaining informed consent. The nurse knows informed consent is based on the ethical principle of - autonomy. 2. By the middle of a shift, two of the three nurses working have gone home ill, leaving the nursing unit short staffed. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the charge nurse? - Call the nursing supervisor and request additional staff. 3. Which of the following observations made by a n...