Provide an example where the statutory definition of “food” under the FDCA differs from the common-sense definition of food. Explain why a broader legal definition is necessary for effective food regulation.

A patient is experiencing acute stress due to a recent traumatic event. Which of the following physiological changes is the nurse most likely to observe during the acute stress response?

 A nurse is caring for a patient with electrical burns. Which complication should the nurse be most concerned about?

A 30-year-old patient has sustained severe burns to the upper extremities, including both arms, and has been admitted to the burn unit for care. The patient is at high risk for developing contractures due to the extent of the burns. The healthcare team is planning interventions to prevent the development of contractures. Which of the following interventions should be included in the patient’s plan of care?

A nurse is explaining the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in the stress response to a group of students. Which of the following would the nurse describe as a primary result of HPA axis activation during stress?

Overall characteristics of pulmonary function testing results on a patient with obstructive lung disease include that the FEV1:

Inspiratory Capacity is comprised of what lung volumes. Select all that apply.

Vital Capacity is comprised of what lung volumes. Select all that apply.

The respiratory therapist is performing a pulmonary function study on a patient who has periodic symptoms of asthma. The pulmonary function results are within normal limits. What further testing can the therapist recommend to aid in either confirming or negating the possible diagnosis?

The respiratory therapist is called to the neurologic care unit to assess the muscle strength of a patient diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. Which of the following tests should the therapist recommend to assess the patient’s respiratory muscle strength?