Most motor neurons descending from the cerebral cortex cross over and affect the opposite (contralateral) side of the body. What is the term that refers to the cross over?
GIVEN: Weight A: 140 pounds at 17 inches aft of datum Weight…
GIVEN: Weight A: 140 pounds at 17 inches aft of datum Weight B: 120 pounds at 110 inches aft of datum Weight C: 85 pounds at 210 inches aft of datum Based on this information, the CG would be located how far aft of datum?
25. The practical nurse is assisting in the emergency depar…
25. The practical nurse is assisting in the emergency department due to a staffing shortage and is instructed to assess vitals on one of four clients. Which client should be assessed first in the triage area?
39. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who…
39. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who recently has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following finding is a genetic risk factor associated with the development of schizophrenia?
60. A nurse is caring for a client who has reported experien…
60. A nurse is caring for a client who has reported experiencing abuse at home. Which of the following actions should be a priority for the nurse?
40. A client presents with anxiety, increased heart rate, an…
40. A client presents with anxiety, increased heart rate, and fear. The nurse would suspect the presence of a high concentration of which neurotransmitter?
58. A nurse is caring for a client who states, “I am overwhe…
58. A nurse is caring for a client who states, “I am overwhelmed by stress, and nobody is helping me.” Which of the following represents a therapeutic response by the nurse?
10. What instruction should the nurse include in the discha…
10. What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for a client who is severely allergic to insect stings?
19. Which action would be the priority for the nurse when p…
19. Which action would be the priority for the nurse when providing care in the emergency department to a school-age client who has been identified as a victim of physical abuse?
18. The nurse witnesses and provides care to a visitor in t…
18. The nurse witnesses and provides care to a visitor in the hospital who had a syncopal episode and collapsed on the floor. The nurse assesses the client, maintains a safe environment, and gives a report to the emergency department nurse who will provide ongoing care. Which element of nursing care would the nurse who witnessed the event do next?