Parkinson disease is a degenerative disorder of the brain’s:
a. Hypothalamus
b. Anterior pituitary
c. Frontal lobe
d. Basal ganglia
Ans: d. Basal ganglia
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1. "You are telling me that you get mad. Tell me what you mean by mad." 2. "You need your medicine to get better; you know this." 3. "You need to just quit acting like a baby and take your medicine like a big boy." 4. "You are going to be just fine, you only have three more days to take this medicine."
A graduate nurse has been reviewing the NCSBN's Transition to Practice model. The graduate nurse understands the intention of the model when making which of the following statements?
a. "The intention of the model is to mandate that all state boards of nursing provide a regulatory model for transition to prac-tice.". b. "The intention of the model is to provide educational modules so that the new graduate does not need to work with a preceptor.". c. "The intention of the model is to have the new graduate take and pass the NCLEX® Exam, obtain employment, and then enter a transition program.". d. "The intention of the model is to complete the formalized transition program within 6 weeks.".
A client says to the nurse, "I've been following my diet and taking my medication. What else do you want to talk about today?" Which response would be most helpful during the working phase of the therapeutic alliance?
A. "Sounds fine to me. Let's meet again in 6 months." B. "I don't believe that you have been following your diet, because you haven't lost any weight." C. "Well, you've talked about diet in your terms, but perhaps I should test you on specific things." D. "Some people have added exercise to diet and medication therapy and gotten positive results. Do you think that this would work for you?"
The primary reason that leg exercises are ordered after surgery is to
A) prevent blood clots. B) prevent contractures. C) maintain the patient's ability to walk. D) avoid pressure ulcers.