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virulence the ability to produce disease efface to wipe out, to rub out, do away with; (medical) the thinning of the cervix during labor ubiquitous omnipresent, existing or being everywhere osmosis process of fluid passing through semi-permeable membrane from higher to lower concentration labile apt or likely to change, changing quickly -Because the children fever was very labile the nurse instructed the unlicensed assistive personnel to check the temp frequently. febrile having or s...

Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive tract? a) to use enzymes to break down food b) to perform gas exchange c) to remove waste from the body d) to use peristalsis to move food along b) to perform gas exchange Gas exchange is a function of the respiratory system The body, at all times, attempts to maintain homeostasis. The best definition of homeostasis is: a) a process that maintains the stability of the human body's internal environment in response to changes in ...

1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. D) Note-taking allows the nurse to brea...

absolute value a numbers distance from zero on a number line domain All possible input values (x values) range All possible output values (y values) integers numbers that have no fractional or decimal parts positive numbers numbers that are greater than zero negative numbers numbers that are less than zero even numbers integers that can be divided by 2 evenly, with no remainder odd numbers integers that cannot be divided evenly by 2 factors numbers that a certain number can be d...

Abandon total lack of inhibition Abase to humble; disgrace Abate decrease, reduce Abdicate to give up a position, right, or power Aberration something different from the usual Abet to aid; act as accomplice Abhor to loathe, detest Abject meserable, pitiful Abolitionist one who opposes the practice of slavery Abortive interrupted while incomplete Abridge to condense, shorten Abrogate to put an end to, abolish by authority Abscond to depart secretly Absolve to forgive, f...

1. The real estate market is local in nature what does that mean? Information about real estate can best be found through local sources, which makes the real estate market local in nature 2. You would expect a real estate licensee to perform all of the following activities, EXCEPT: A. Providing expert knowledge about construction methods and materials B. Providing expert knowledge to members of the public in the performance of specified services of real estate C. Following up with custome...

Fetal circulation differs from the circulatory path of the newborn infant. In utero the fetus has a hole connecting the right and left atria of the heart. This allows oxygenated blood to quickly pass to the major organs of the body. What is this hole called? Foramen ovale Explanation: The foramen ovale is a hole that connects the right and left atria so the majority of oxygenated blood can quickly pass into the left side of the fetal heart, go to the brain, and move to the rest of the fetal b...

A woman who is breastfeeding her newborn reports that her breasts seem quite full. Assessment reveals that her breasts are engorged. Which factor would the nurse identify as the most likely cause for this development? inability of infant to empty breasts For the breastfeeding mother, engorgement is often the result of vascular congestion and milk stasis, primarily caused by the infant not fully emptying the mother's breasts at each feeding. Cracking of the nipple could lead to infection. Im...

a community health nurse is planning a program for adolescents about preventing STI's. which action should the nurse take first? collect data to identify barriers to learning a nurse is counseling a client who has a new dgx of chlaymdia. which of the following info should the nurse include in the teaching? SATA - avoid sexual contact until therapy is complete - notify anyone whom had sexual contact in past 2 months with - you might have painful urination until the infection resolves ini...

Community Health Nursing Theories - Nightingale's Theory of Environment - Health Belief Model - Likelihood of Taking Action Factors Nightingale's Theory of Environment: Focuses on impact of a person's environment on their health. Focus in on preventative care (washing hands, clean environment). Health Belief Model: Assumes a persons primary motivation in taking positive health actions is to avoid getting a disease. Likelihood of taking action is based on: 1. Modifying variables (ag...