Which common initial symptom suggests that a patient may be developing Parkinson's disease?
a. Pill-rolling tremor
b. Muscle rigidity
c. Stooped posture
d. Stumble-run walk
ANS: A
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a. acuity. b. revenue. c. variability. d. productivity.
The nurse is preparing for the admission of an infant who will have several procedures performed. In which situation is informed consent required? Select all that apply
a. Catheterized urine collection b. IV line insertion c. Oxygen administration d. Lumbar puncture e. CT scan with contrast
A nurse is considering a career as a home care or traveling nurse. Who founded the Frontier Nursing Service?
a. Mary Breckinridge c. Annie Goodrich b. Martha Franklin d. Jane Delano
The nurse cares for an adolescent patient who is dying. The patient's parents are interested in organ donation and ask the nurse how the decision about brain death is made. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Brain death occurs if a person is flaccid and unresponsive." b. "If CPR is ineffective in restoring a heartbeat, the brain cannot function." c. "Brain death has occurred if there is no breathing and certain reflexes are absent." d. "If respiratory efforts cease and no apical pulse is audible, brain death is present."