The root in the term glioma means:

A) sticky.
B) glue.
C) glide.
D) brain

Why is a department manager's visibility and availability to employees important?

A) It is necessary for the manager to be able to watch over the employees most of the time.
B) This allows employees to feel that answers or assistance are readily available when needed.
C) The manager must be on hand should an emergency arise.
D) This demonstrates to the employees that the manager wishes to ensure that nothing goes wrong.

Which of these statements is true regarding the use of Standard Precautions in the health care setting?

A) Standard Precautions apply to all body fluids, including sweat.
B) Alcohol-based hand rub should be used if hands are visibly dirty.
C) Standard Precautions are intended for use with all patients, regardless of their risk or presumed infection status.
D) Standard Precautions are to be used only when nonintact skin, excretions containing visible blood, or expected contact with mucous membranes is present.

The process of digestion is important for every living organism for the purpose of nourishment. Where does most digestion take place in the body?

A) Large intestine
B) Stomach
C) Small intestine
D) Pancreas

Why are certain technical or professional employees referred to as "free agents?"

Kristin, age 10 years, sustained a fracture in the epiphyseal plate of her right fibula when she fell off of a tree. When discussing this injury with her parents, the nurse should consider which statement?

A) Healing is usually delayed in this type of fracture.
B) Growth can be affected by this type of fracture.
C) This is an unusual fracture site in young children.
D) This type of fracture is inconsistent with a fall.