An individual exhibiting symptoms of a slowing of movement, stiffness, tremor, and postural reflexes would be diagnosed as having which condition?
A. Bell's palsy
B. Parkinson's disease
C. multiple sclerosis
D. myasthenia gravis
Answer: B
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The nurse has noticed slight redness when washing her hands. She is concerned about developing a latex allergy. To prevent this, the nurse should:
a. wear only powdered gloves to help protect her skin. b. wear gloves constantly to decrease the number of handwashings. c. apply only oil-based hand care products to her hands. d. report to employee health services and/or seek immediate medical care.
The classification of infants at birth is based on gestational age and:
a. Birth weight b. Maturity of body systems c. Physical appearance d. Weeks after the mother's last menstrual period
The nurse is teaching the parents of a boy who has inadequate pituitary function and delayed puberty about testosterone enanthate injections. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "He will need x-rays of his hands every 6 months." b. "Injections will be given deep into his gluteal muscles." c. "Sexual development will occur in 1 to 2 years." d. "We should report urinary tract problems immediately."
A nurse is taking care of an 88-year-old client who is obsessed with proper functioning of the bowels. The client complains of constipation. What is an effect of aging on the digestive system that a nurse needs to know in treating such a client?
A) Food tends to stay a much shorter time in the stomach B) Increased absorption due to reduction in the size of villi C) Inadequate fluid intake D) Peristalsis speeds up