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1. An example of a chemical hazard is: A. Carcinogen exposure B. Strained back C. Viral infection D. Shock ANS: A DIF: Level 1 OBJ: 1-1 TOP: Safety hazards 2. Centrifuging an uncapped tube of urine is most likely to produce a/an: A. Electrical shock B. Broken tube C. Unbalancing D. Aerosol ANS: D DIF: Level 2 OBJ: 1-1 TOP: Safety hazards 3. Laboratory equipment and other inanimate objects serve as what in the chain of infection? A. Host B. Reservoir C. Point of e...

1. Which of the following activities is not part of the role of respiratory therapists (RTs) in patient assessment? a. Assist the physician with diagnostic reasoning skills. b. Help the physician select appropriate pulmonary function tests. c. Interpret arterial blood gas values and suggest mechanical ventilation changes. d. Document the patient diagnosis in the patient’s chart. ANSWER: D RTs are not qualified to make an official diagnosis. This is the role of the attending physician. R...

1. The major focus of nutritional recommendations in this century has shifted to: a. prevention and control of chronic diseases. b. improved sanitation and public health. c. prevention and control of infectious diseases. d. development of healthful foods using food technology. ANSWER: A DIF: Easy REF: p. 2 MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge 2. A physical science that contributes to understanding how nutrition relates to health and well- being is: a. anatomy. b. biochemistry. c. physics. ...

1. A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of preschool children. Which statement ex- plains why the nurse should include information about morbidity and mortality? a. Life span statistics are included in the data. b. It explains effectiveness of treatment. c. Cost-effective treatment is detailed for the general population. d. High-risk age groups for certain disorders or hazards are identified. ANSWER: D Analysis of morbidity and mortality data provides the parents with infor...

Chapter 01 1. Dendrites contain the nuclei, ribosomes, mitochondria, and other structures found in most cells. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 2. Neurons receive information and transmit it to other cells. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 3. Santiago Ramón y Cajal used special staining techniques to reveal that the brain is composed of individual cells. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 4. An efferent axon carries information away from a structure. a. True b. False ANSWER: True ...

1. The amino and carboxyl groups of amino acids are bonded to which carbon? A. Both are bonded to the a-carbon. B. Both are bonded to the b-carbon. C. The amino is bonded to the a-carbon, and the carboxyl is bonded to the b-carbon. D. The amino is bonded to the b-carbon, and the carboxyl is bonded to the a-carbon. 2. The side chain groups of amino acids are bonded to which carbon? A. The a-carbon. B. The b-carbon. C. The carbonyl carbon. D. Different amino acids have their side c...

1) The ultimate source of energy for life on earth is . A) The sun B) Geothermal heat C) Carbohydrates D) Fats E) Other organisms Ans A 2) Which of the following is not a common component of biomolecules? A) Carbon B) Hydrogen C) Oxygen D) Nitrogen E) Chlorine Ans E 3) Which of the following is the basic structural unit of living organisms? A) Nucleus B) Cell membrane C) Tissue D) Cell E) Cytoskeleton Ans D 4) Which of the following is not an organelle? ...

CHAPTER 1 Foundations for Clinical Proficiency MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be: a . Objective. b . Reflective. c . Subjective. d . Introspective. ANS: A Objective data are what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. Subjective data is what ...

1. For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? A) A new patient with the chief complaint of ―I sprained my ankle‖ B) An established patient with the chief complaint of ―I have an upper respiratory infection‖ C) A new patient with the chief complaint of ―I am here to establish care‖ D) A new patient with the chief complaint of ―I cut my hand‖ Ans: C Chapter: 01 Page and Header: 4, Patient Assessment: Comprehensive or Focused F...

1. Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s? a. Disability was viewed as unavoidable. b. Complications from disease increased mortality. c. Older adults’ needs are similar to those of all adults. d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity. ANS: D Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people live longer. PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: p. 2 OBJ: 2 TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Pro...