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Question 1 of 5

A normal age-related change for the immune and lymphatic systems is the

A. Immune system weakens

B. Antibody response speeds up

C. Number of T-cells increases

D. Response to vaccines increases

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Immune system weakens

Question 2 of 5

What is a direct impact of good health and safety standards and training for employees?

A. Staff can have a day out for learning.

B. Staff make reduced compensation claims.

C. Staff have increased opportunity to socialise.

D. Staff have increased morale and productivity.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Staff have increased morale and productivity.

Question 3 of 5

A non-weight bearing order for a resident means that

A. The resident can bear partial weight on one or both legs

B. The resident can touch the floor with at least one leg

C. The resident is unable to touch the floor with either leg

D. The resident can support some body weight on one leg

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The resident is unable to touch the floor with either leg

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is concerned about the skin integrity of the patient in the intraoperative phase of surgery. Which action will the nurse take to minimize skin breakdown?

A. Encouraging the patient to bathe before surgery

B. Securing attachments to the operating table with foam padding

C. Periodically adjusting the patient during the surgical procedure

D. Measuring the time a patient is in one position during surgery

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Securing attachments to the operating table with foam padding

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following findings is most likely to be DECREASED in a patient with clinical hypothyroidism?

A. MAC

B. Myocardial contractility

C. Peripheral vascular tone

D. Serum TSH levels

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Myocardial contractility

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