Which Patient Would Most Likely Have an Order to Be

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which patient would most likely have an order to be NPO?

• A) a patient who had knee surgery yesterday
• B) a patient preparing for a gastrointestinal procedure
• C) a patient who is 85 years old
• D) a patient who is obese

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Definitions:

Actin

A protein that forms (along with myosin) the contractile filaments of muscle cells, and is also involved in motion in other types of cells.

Muscle Contraction

The process by which muscle fibers generate force and shorten or maintain tension in response to stimulation.

Abdominis

Referring to abdominal muscles, especially the rectus abdominis, which is a key muscle in the front of the abdomen.

Abdomen

The part of the body that lies between the chest and the pelvis, containing most of the digestive system organs, among others.