The Human Poverty Index (HPI), Measures Human Deprivation and Includes

question 70

Multiple Choice

The Human Poverty Index (HPI) , measures human deprivation and includes all of the following indicators except such indicators as

• A)the percentage of people expected to die before age 40.
• B)the percentage of underweight children under age 5.
• C)the percentage of adults who are illiterate.
• D)the percentage of households headed by women.

Understand normal and abnormal findings in kidney function assessments.

Recognize signs and symptoms of dehydration and fluid overload in patients.

Apply best practices in the care and management of urinary catheters.

Identify appropriate interventions and patient positionings for facilitating urinary elimination.

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Definitions:

Lung Bases

The lowest parts of the lungs, sitting on the diaphragm, important for evaluating in respiratory assessments.

Cardiac Monitoring

Continuous or intermittent observation of the heart's activity, typically using electrocardiography, to detect abnormalities in heart function.

Heart Dysrhythmias

Abnormal heart rhythms, which can range from benign to life-threatening irregularities in the heartbeat.

Ventricular Tachycardia

A heart condition characterized by a fast heart rate that originates from the ventricles.