When the heart pacemaker produces an action potential, the impulse spreads quickly through the atria producing contraction. however, there is a delay before ventricle contraction, why?
a. the ventricles are simply much larger than the atria and take a significantly longer time to contract.
b. the impulse slows down when it passes through the nodal fibers (av node).
c. the individual nerves controlling the two chambers are inhibiting each other from firing.

You are caring for a 52-year- old woman who has been prescribed a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent. after explaining the potential side effect, the client refuses to take the medication. how would you feel about taking a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent, realizing the many side effects that these medications can cause? for psychoactive medications to be effective, client adherence is essential. how would you respond to a client who continually fails to follow his or her medication regimen?

What role does alcohol play in your life? your friends? family? what role do you think it should play? how much alcohol is too much?

How do you apply ethical theory to provide rationale for a proposed public health intervention?