Bernice has a brain tumor and, as a result, has trouble with balance. Bernice's husband asks the nurse how her tumor could affect her balance
The nurse explains that the tumor is growing in the part of the brain that is responsible for balance, which is which of the following? A. Pons
B. Cerebrum
C. Cerebellum
D. Hypothalamus
C
The cerebellum and the inner ear control balance through the nervous system. The major function of the cerebellum is to coordinate all voluntary movement.
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Following surgery for adenocarcinoma, the client learns the tumor stage is T3, N1, M0 . What treatment mode will the nurse anticipate?
A) No further treatment is indicated. B) Adjuvant therapy is likely. C) Palliative care is likely. D) Repeat biopsy is needed before treatment begins.
A 65-year-old male complains of a headache that feels "like a knife is cutting into his head." He also reports feeling right-sided scalp and facial pain and "seeing double" at times. He has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia
His medications include beta blocker, statin drug, and an ACE inhibitor. On physical examination, you note palpable tenderness over the right side of the forehead. There are no neurological deficits. Vision is 20/20 with lenses. No weakness of extremities. CN II to XII are intact. The history corresponds to which of the following disorders? A. Drug toxicity B. Giant cell arteritis C. Cluster headache D. Migraine headache
In clinical practice, the Ballard Assessment Tool is used to assess a newborn's:
a. length. b. weight. c. lung maturity. d. gestational age.
What is the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
a. Heartburn b. Drowsiness c. Constipation d. Bloody sputum