When a cell engulfs or surrounds foreign material, this process is called
a. pinocytosis.
b. phagocytosis.
c. absorption.
d. diffusion.
Question 2Before performing a gavage feeding, the nurse should:
a. hold the feeding tube under water to check for bubbling.
b. check for gastric distention.
c. aspirate stomach contents.
d. ensure sterility of feeding equipment.
Question 3When a safety reminder device (SRD) is used to protect a child, a responsibility of the nurse is to:
a. apply it loosely.
b. remove it every 2 hours.
c. place it over clothing.
d. apply only one type.
Question 4The thin sheets of tissue that secrete mucus and line the body surfaces that open to the outside environment are
a. mucous membranes.
b. serous membranes.
c. striated, involuntary.
d. visceral, involuntary.
Question 5After feeding, the nurse should position the infant on the:
a. stomach.
b. right side.
c. left side.
d. back.
Question 6A type of tissue that stores fat is called
a. peripheral tissue.
b. adipose tissue.
c. osseous tissue.
d. muscle tissue.
Question 7The best time to bathe an infant is:
a. at bedtime.
b. early in the morning.
c. after a feeding.
d. before a feeding.