Hearing Loss Can Occur After Prolonged Exposure to Noise as Low

question 88

Multiple Choice

Hearing loss can occur after prolonged exposure to noise as low as _____ decibels, while hearing loss can result from brief exposure to sounds as low as ______ decibels.

• A)55; 85
• B)65; 100
• C)75; 115
• D)85; 120
• E)120; 160

Know significant contributors to the field of critical thinking and their definitions.

Understand the similarities between various types of reasoning and their application in nursing.

Acknowledge the complexity, ambiguity, and particularity of nurses' daily actions and decisions.

Understand the various performance appraisal systems and their characteristics.

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or structure, such as the cerebral cortex of the brain, which is involved in various high-level functions including memory, attention, perception, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Photosynthetic Stem

Stems that are capable of photosynthesis, allowing plants to produce food in places other than their leaves.

Succulent Plants

Plants adapted to arid environments, characterized by thick, fleshy leaves or stems that store water.

Cladodes

Photosynthetic stems found in some plants that resemble leaves, functioning in photosynthesis and sometimes water storage.