The term that denotes a slow, progressive intellectual impairment is
a. Confusion
b. Delirium
c. Dementia
d. Depression
ANS: C
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a. Explain what macular degeneration is and how one eye is affected more so than the other. b. What are the types of age-related macular degeneration? c. What are the symptoms related to this disorder? d. What are the treatments?
A positive Homan's sign is assessed by which movement of the client's foot?
a. pointing toes c. dorsiflexion of the foot b. inversion of the foot d. performing a foot circle
A new LPN/LVN passes the NCLEX-PN examination and obtains licensure in state X. The LPN/LVN wishes to work in a state other than state X but is unsure of how to proceed. Which statement provides sound advice in this situation?
a. The effect of current national licensure allows a nurse licensed in one state to work in any other state for a maximum of 2 years without applying for endorsement. b. The nurse can work legally in any state that borders state X without applying for endorsement. c. The nurse should contact the state board of nursing of the state in which she wishes to work to determine whether they have multistate licensure with state X. d. The nurse should apply to take the NCLEX-PN examination in the state in which she wishes to work.
When the nurse plans for the progressive mobilization of a hemiplegic, the nurse will consider the patient's ability to perform which function(s)? (select all that apply.)
a. Move limbs b. Change position in bed independently c. Transfer self from bed to chair d. Perform all activities of daily living (ADLs) independently e. Walk