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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is explaining the action of insulin to a newly diagnosed diabetic client. During the teaching, the nurse reviews the process of insulin secretion in the body. The nurse is correct when stating that insulin is secreted from the:

A. adenohypohysis.

B. alpha cells of the pancreas.

C. beta cells of the pancreas.

D. parafollicular cells of the thyroid.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: beta cells of the pancreas.

Question 2 of 5

The most significant form of meningitis is:

A. Bacterial

B. Septic

C. Aseptic

D. Viral

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bacterial

Question 3 of 5

The nurse understands that which of the ff. is a side effect most likely to be reported by patients receiving enalapril maleate (Vasotec)?

A. Acne

B. Diarrhea

C. Cough

D. Heartburn

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cough

Question 4 of 5

Which of the ff. statements would the nurse understand is true when assessing normal auditory acuity using the Rinne test?

A. The patient perceives sound equally in both ears.

B. Air conduction is heard longer than bone conduction in both ears.

C. Bone conduction is heard longer than air conduction in both ears.

D. The patient's left ear will perceive the sound better than the right ear.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Air conduction is heard longer than bone conduction in both ears.

Question 5 of 5

A client receives a sealed radiation implant to treat cervical cancer. When caring for this client, the nurse should:

A. Consider the client's urine, feces, and vomitus to be highly radioactive

B. Consider the client to be radioactive for 10 days after implant removal

C. Allow soiled linens to remain in the room until after the client is discharged

D. Maintain the client on complete bed rest with bathroom privileges only

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Consider the client's urine, feces, and vomitus to be highly radioactive

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