Nursing Elites

1. Substance abuse is different from substance dependence in that, substance dependence:

• A. includes characteristics of adverse consequences and repeated use
• B. requires long term treatment in a hospital based program
• C. produces less severe symptoms than that of abuse
• D. includes characteristics of tolerance and withdrawal

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.

2. Which of the following is not correct?

• A. energy density is a comparison of energy (kcals) content to the weight of food
• B. if a food product contains a 15% daily value of calcium, that product is said to be a low source of calcium
• C. MyPlate illustrates the 5 food groups
• D.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A product with 15% Daily Value (DV) of calcium is considered a good source, not a low source. Typically, anything 10-19% DV is considered a good source.

3. The equal sharing of resources is known as _____.

• A. autonomy
• B. ethics
• C. disclosure
• D. distributive justice

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, distributive justice. Distributive justice involves the fair and equitable distribution of resources among all individuals in society. Option A, autonomy, refers to the right of individuals to make their own decisions. Option B, ethics, pertains to moral principles. Option C, disclosure, refers to the act of making information known.

4. Obsessive compulsive disorder is classified under:

• A. Psychotic disorders
• B. Neurotic disorders
• C. Major depressive disorder
• D. Bipolar disorder

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.

5. Begins carb digestion in the mouth:

• A. pepsin
• B. salivary amylase
• C. CCK
• D. secretin

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Salivary amylase is the enzyme that begins the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth by breaking down starches into simpler sugars.

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