16.  Traditionally, most ecologists have assumed that community stability is a consequence of:  

23.  What key factor limits the number of trophic levels in ecosystems?

9.  What is a typical feature of K- selected organisms?

8.  Iteroparity is common in which of the following organisms?

 Which of the following factors increases the burn client’s risk for venous thrombus embolism (VTE)? Select all that apply.

CASE STUDY: The nurse is caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) who presented to the emergency department. The nurse is to assist the provider in performing bedside endoscopy on this client. Which of the following actions would the nurse consider the highest priority in regard to the procedure?

The nurse is caring for the client with a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube in place when the client suddenly shows signs of severe epigastric pain and respiratory distress. The nurse should do which of the following first?

The client with acute pancreatitis has a blood pressure of 88/40 mmHg, heart rate of 128 bpm, respiration= 28 BPM, and Grey Turner’s sign. Which of the following complications would the nurse suspect?

Which of the following interventions would be the priority when admitting the client who has been diagnosed with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Diuretic Hormone?

The nurse is caring for a client who weighs 196 pounds (89.1 kg) and full thickness burns covering approximately 38% of their Body Surface Area (BSA). Using the Parkland formula of 4mL/kg/% burn, the nurse would calculate the first 8 hours of fluid as (Give answer to the tenths place, do not round):  _______ The second 8 hours as (Give answer to the tenths place, do not round): _______ The third 8 hours (Give answer to the tenths place, do not round): _______