As an Advanced Practice Nurse, You Are Involved in a Number

question 34

Multiple Choice

As an advanced practice nurse, you are involved in a number of nursing professional organizations that promote political advocacy. With which congressional staff person will you typically have the most contact?

• A) Chief of staff
• B) Legislative assistant
• C) Senator
• D) Administrative assistant

Recognize the importance of proper hydration and the effects of electrolyte imbalances.

Understand the health benefits of specific foods in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.

Identify the physiological and psychological effects of exercise and positive outlook on health.

Recognize the role of dietitians and nutritional planning in health maintenance and disease prevention.

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Definitions:

Sphygmomanometer

A device used to measure blood pressure, comprising a cuff to restrict blood flow and a manometer to measure the pressure.

Arterial Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of the arteries.

Breath Sounds

The sounds made by air as it moves through the respiratory system, which are auscultated with a stethoscope by a healthcare provider during a physical examination.

ECG

Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to identify various heart conditions.