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What is the difference between fasciculation and fibrillation?
E. Austin
Answered: Nov 27, 2018
Fasciculation and fibrillation are features of dysarthria a speech disorder involving respiration and muscle control of the throat. Dysarthria is characterized by slurred or slow speech that can...Read More

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Are Antibodies a part of inflammatory response?
Lkuehnel
Answered: Oct 25, 2020
Antibodies are produced

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Which position would be ideal for the client in the early postoperative period after hemorrhoidectomy?
RN pedia
Answered: Oct 25, 2020
Side – lying

Positioning in the early postoperative phase should avoid stress and pressure on the operative site. The prone and side lying are ideal from a comfort perspective. A high...Read More

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Which of the following risk factors for coronary artery disease cannot be corrected?
John Smith
Answered: Oct 25, 2020
Heredity

Because heredity refers to our genetic makeup, it cant be changed. Cigarette smoking cessation is a lifestyle change that involves behavior modification. Diabetes mellitus is a...Read More

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What is the difference between an Inherited Trait and an Acquired Trait?
K. Myers, Blogger
Answered: Aug 14, 2019
The inherited trait is something that you have gotten because of the genes of your family members. For example, getting the same eye shape as your mother’s mean that you have an inherited...Read More

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What is the difference between Parasite and Pathogen?
A. Samuel, Content Manager
Answered: Jul 16, 2019
Parasites and Pathogens are diseases causing agents that are dangerous to the host organism. They are specific to the host and tend to multiply at a very high rate. The following are the striking...Read More

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Which of the following diagnostic tools is most commonly used to determine the location of myocardial damage?
RN pedia
Answered: Oct 25, 2020
Electrocardiogram

The ECG is the quickest, most accurate, and most widely used tool to determine the location of myocardial infarction. Cardiac enzymes are used to diagnose MI but cant...Read More

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What can someone do to prevent goitre?
Anika Nicole, Wordsmith
Answered: Jan 17, 2019
A goitre is one of the most common thyroid disorders. In this disease, the thyroid gland causes our neck to swell and become enlarged. However, they are harmless. Goitre mainly occ...Read More

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What is the difference between Jock Itch and Herpes?
B. Strickland, Sales Manager
Answered: Nov 21, 2019
Jock itch and herpes are diseases that are often contacted among non-health personnel. Jock itch is usually caused due to a fungal infection referred to as trichophyton rubrum. Herpes is...Read More

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What is the best thing a nurse can do to prevent plantar flexion when making the bed?
John Smith
Answered: Oct 25, 2020
Place a toe pleat in the top linens over the feet

(a) Top sheets tucked in along the sides of the bed would still exert pressure on the upper surface of the feet, which may promote plantar...Read More

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Which of these is not a part of the original Type A behavior pattern?
Clarkjm
Answered: Oct 25, 2020
A job requiring constant decision making

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What is the study of disease called?
Annarobson
Answered: Oct 25, 2020
Pathology

The study of disease is called Pathology

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Which laboratory results are consistent with longterm Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Sgomes
Answered: Oct 25, 2020
Erythrocytosis
Hypoxemia
Hypercapnia

Correct answers: a, b, and c. COPD is characterized by a decrease in oxygen and increase in carbon dioxide so hypoxemia and hypercapnia are...Read More

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Which complication of immobility would be of most concern?
John Smith
Answered: Oct 25, 2020
Contractures

(a) Dehydration is not an adaptation to immobility (b) The decreased tone of the urinary bladder and the inability to assume the normal voiding position in bed promotes...Read More

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Which client should be assigned to a private room if only one is available if the nurse is planning room assignments for the day?
RN pedia
Answered: Oct 25, 2020
The client with Cushing’s disease

The client with Cushings disease has adrenocortical hypersecretion. This increase in the level of cortisone causes the client to be immune suppressed....Read More

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