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Which of the following are major functions of the nervous system? A) Maintain homeostasis B) Control muscles and glands C) Integrate information D) Receive sensory input E) All of the choices are correct. - E Leak ion channels: A) open in response to neurotransmitters or other chemicals. B) open in response to changes in the membrane potential. C) are responsible for the generation of the action potential in neurons. D) are always open. E) are closed until opened by specific signals. ...

Thyroid hormones are synthesized and stored in the _____ of the thyroid - follicles Oxytocin is secreted by the - posterior pituitary gland By what term are hormones derived from tyrosine also known? - Amino acid derivatives Which structure produces ADH and oxytocin? - Posterior pituitary The hormone whose action resembles stimulation through the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is - Epinephrine The adrenal medulla A. is stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system. ...

The ________ is the functional unit of skeletal muscle because it is the smallest portion of the skeletal muscle capable of ___________. - C. sarcomere, contracting All of the following describe the characteristics of acetylcholine, except: - C. binds to receptors on the presynaptic terminal. The myosin myofilaments are anchored into the cytoskeleton of the cell by the __________. - A. M line Muscle fibers: (Select all that apply) - A. have a relatively high metabolic rate , D. prefere...

ADPIE is the step by step clinical layout of the nursing process, it consists of? - Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning Interventions, Implementation, and Evaluating Outcomes. What is the purpose of a nursing assessment? - To collect data relevant to delivering nursing care. How is assessment relevant to the rest of the nursing process? - It is the foundation for the remainder of the process, it provides data needed to identify actual or potential health problems. What are the four types ...

During which of the five steps in the nursing process does the nurse determine whether outcomes of care are achieved? A. Implementation B. Evaluation C. Planning D. Analysis - B. Evaluation When considering the nursing process, the word "observe" is to "assess" as the word "explore" is to which of the following words? A. Plan B. Analyze C. Evaluate D. Implement - B. Analyze Which statement is related to the concept that is central to the nursing process? A. It is dynamic rat...

A patient tells the nurse, "I have had this dull ache in my side now for 4 days; it really hurts when I bend over." The nurse responds, "All right, go on." The nurse's response is an example of: A. inference. B. a cue. C. back-channeling. D. open-ended question. - C Back-channeling gives positive comments such as "all right," "go on," or "uh-huh" to the speaker, thus indicating that you heard what the patient is saying and are interested in hearing the full story. The nu...

The nurse is performing a shift assessment on a patient and is collecting objective and subjective data. The nurse recognizes which of the following as objective data? 1) Patient complains of a headache. 2) Patient holds her head in her hands. 3) Patient complains of feeling flushed. 4) Patient reports anxiety about hospitalization. - 2) Patient holds her head in her hands. The nurse is caring for a patient who had a coronary artery bypass graft. The nurse helps the patient to ambulate ...

1. A female patient has been experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections. What health education should the nurse provide to this patient? A) Bathe daily and keep the perineal region clean. B) Avoid voiding immediately after sexual intercourse. C) Drink liberal amounts of fluids. D) Void at least every 6 to 8 hours. - Ans: C Feedback: The patient is encouraged to drink liberal amounts of fluids (water is the best choice) to increase urine production and flow, which flushes the bacte...

On morning assessment of your patient in room 2502 who has severe burns. You notice that fluid is starting to accumulate in his abdominal tissue. You note that his weight has not changed and his intake and output is equal. What do you suspect? • Third spacing • This is normal and expected after a burn and it is benign • Document this finding as non-pitting abdominal edema. • Intravascular compartment syndrome - -Third Spacing You would suspect third spacing. Third-spacing is th...

Correct answer: 3 Rationale: A fluid volume excess is also known as overhydration or fluid overload and occurs when fluid intake or fluid retention exceeds the fluid needs of the body. Assessment findings associated with fluid volume excess include cough, dyspnea, crackles, tachypnea, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, bounding pulse, elevated CVP, weight gain, edema, neck and hand vein distention, altered level of consciousness, and decreased hematocrit. Dry skin, flat neck and ha...