A Patient Did Not Get Her Meal Served on Time

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient did not get her meal served on time. While displaying a good attitude, how should you respond to the nurse?

• A) "It's not my fault. I was helping Jody with a patient."
• B) "I'm sorry. Can you help me plan better?"
• C) "That's not my resident."
• D) "I work harder than anyone else."

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Definitions:

Sex Pilus

A thin, tube-like structure used by some bacteria to transfer genetic material to another bacterium during conjugation, a form of sexual reproduction.

Gap Junctions

Specialized structures in animal cell membranes that allow for direct communication between cells through the passage of ions and molecules.

Tight Junction

Cell junction that fastens together the plasma membrane of adjacent epithelial cells; collectively prevent fluids from leaking between the cells. Composed of adhesion proteins.

Plasmodesma

Cell junction that forms an open channel between the cytoplasm of adjacent plant cells.