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A substance is considered acidic if it has a pH (LESS/MORE?) than 7 ANS - Less than 7 Which of the following choices best describes the location of the trachea in relation to the esophagus? a) lateral b) anterior c) posterior d) dorsal (Test 1) ANS - b) anterior A triple beam balance would show the units of measurement in which form? a) liters b) grams c) meters d) gallons (Test 1) ANS - b) grams A triple beam balance measures the weight of an object Which of the following best...

What is the name of the structure that prevents food from entering the airway? a) trachea b) esophagus c) diagram d) epiglottis (Test 1) ANS - 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) ANS - Trachea ?= connects the throat to the stomach - when someone swallows, this contracts to force the food d...

When are the sympathetic nerves active w/in the nervous system? When an individual.... a) experiences a strong emotion, such as fear or excitement b) feels pain or heat c) is either talking or walking d) is either resting or eating (Test 1) ANS - a) when an individual experiences a strong emotion, such as fear or excitement When are the sensory neurons active w/in the nervous system? When an individual.... a) experiences a strong emotion, such as fear or excitement b) feels pain or h...

A child who has recently been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis is in a pediatric clinic where a nurse is performing an assessment. Which later finding of this disease would the nurse not expect to see at this time? A. Positive sweat test B. Bulky greasy stools C. Moist, productive cough D. Meconium ileus Correct Answer: C. Moist, productive cough Noisy respirations and a dry non-productive cough are commonly the first of the respiratory signs to appear in a newly diagnosed client with...

7. A nurse is assessing a 1-day postpartum woman who had her baby by cesarean section. Which of the following should the nurse report to the surgeon? a) Fundus at the umbilicus. b) Nodular breasts. c) Pulse rate 60 bpm. d) Pad saturation every 30 minutes. 8. The nurse is assessing the midline episiotomy on a postpartum client. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to see? a) Moderate serosanguinous drainage. b) Well-approximated edges. c) Ecchymotic area distal to the e...

Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants 10th Edition Bonewit West Test Bank The systolic blood pressure represents the a. pressure in the arteries when the ventricles contract. b. pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes. c. pressure in the arteries when the atria contract. d. expansion and recoiling of the aorta. ANS: A REF: p. 122.. I.7OBJ: 26 86. What term is used to describe the point of lesser pressure on the arterial walls when assessing blood pressure? a. Systolic pre...

Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology 5th Edition Test Bank During a period of stress, the nurse asks the patient to close his eyes and think of a calm, relaxing place where he can feel the wind blowing on his cheek and smell the salty air from the ocean. This is an example of utilizing which type of treatment for stress reduction? A) Hypnosis B) Guided imagery C) Yoga D) Biofeedback Ans: B Feedback: Guided imagery is another technique that is used to achieve relaxation. One metho...

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice- A Practical Approach 5th Edition Arcangelo Test Bank Which of the following statements about the major distribution barriers (blood-brain or fetal-placental) is true? A. Water soluble and ionized drugs cross these barriers rapidly. B. The blood-brain barrier slows the entry of many drugs into and from brain cells. C. The fetal-placental barrier protects the fetus from drugs taken by the mother. D. Lipid soluble drugs do not pass these barriers...

Teachers and lecturers use this locked documents to design exams, including MOCK EXAMS. The following questions are sourced from previous exams done by students ad verified by lecturers. All answers are correct and up to date. Good luck I your exams A 45-year-old male client was admitted to a chemical dependency treatment center following legal problems related to alcohol abuse. He states, "I know that alcohol is a problem for some people, but I can stop whenever I want to. I'm never sic...

Teachers and lecturers use this locked documents to design exams, including MOCK EXAMS. The following questions are sourced from previous exams done by students ad verified by lecturers. All answers are correct and up to date. Good luck I your exams The nurse teaches the mother of a newborn that in order to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) the best position to place the baby after nursing is (select all that apply): 2. Side-lying 3. Supine 28. A client has a diagnosis of prima...