A 16-Year-Old Male with Cystic Fibrosis Is Admitted to the Inpatient

question 31

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old male with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the inpatient pulmonary unit. He has been hospitalized several times in the past year with respiratory infections, including Pseudomonas and H. influenza. Because of his thick mucous, airway inflammation, and immobile mucosal cilia, microorganisms are unable to be effectively cleared from his lungs. He is supposed to perform vigorous airway mucous clearance measures at home with a vibrating vest and IPV (intrapulmonary percussive ventilation) device. However, the patient states that his treatment takes hours and he does not always feel sick. He estimates his compliance with home airway clearance regimen to be less than 50%.
-The patient asks the nurse to explain what cilia are.All of the following statements are correct except ________.

• A)cilia form a microscopic brush-like lining
• B)cilia help move and expel foreign invaders
• C)cilia compose a sort of microscopic "escalator" to expel invading organisms
• D)cilia are chemical-excreting natural killer cells

Understand the concept of limited liability and its implications for shareholders and corporations.

Recognize the legal processes and requirements for forming, operating, and dissolving corporations, including the roles of promoters and incorporators.

Distinguish between different types of corporations and understand their unique characteristics and purposes.

Understand the importance of corporate finance methods, including debt and equity financing, and the issuance and selling of shares.

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Definitions:

Mixed

Refers to a combination or blend of different elements, characteristics, or types, often resulting in a state of being not clearly defined by a single category.

Minnesota Multiphasic

This refers to the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), a widely used standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology.

MMPI-A

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory for Adolescents, a psychological assessment tool used to evaluate a variety of mental disorders and issues in teenagers.

Adolescents

A developmental stage referring to individuals typically between the ages of 13 and 19, characterized by significant physical, psychological, and social changes.