The type of tissue composed of cells that contract in response to a message from the brain or spinal cord is
a. epithelial.
b. connective.
c. membrane.
d. muscle.
Question 2When attempting to provide information to the parents of a child undergoing surgery, the nurse notes that the parents appear confused and do not seem to remember what they are being told. This may be because of the:
a. noisy environment.
b. serious nature of surgery.
c. increased level of parents' anxiety.
d. developmental age of the child.
Question 3Movement of water from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration is called
a. absorption.
b. filtration.
c. diffusion.
d. osmosis.
Question 4When initiating a care plan for a child with special needs, the nurse recognizes the probability that the child will be:
a. accustomed to the hospital milieu.
b. unable to adapt to the hospital setting.
c. withdrawn and uncooperative.
d. hospitalized for a longer period of time.
Question 5The transverse imaginary body plane
a. divides front and back (coronal) of the body.
b. divides the body lengthwise (two equal halves).
c. divides superior and inferior portions of the body.
d. divides the body into axial and appendicular.
Question 6When the newly admitted 2-year-old who was potty-trained before admission begins to wet the bed, the mother is frightened. The nurse can allay anxiety by saying:
a. Don't be concerned. Accidents happen.
b. Let's put a diaper on your child until this gets better.
c. The stress of hospitalization makes children regress a little.
d. Your child will relearn potty-training' if you are patient.