You are evaluating an elderly patient's complaint of a new onset of "hand shaking" when he drinks from a cup. The patient is euthyroid and does not drink alcohol
Which of the following signs indicate that this tremor is most likely an essential tremor rather than a Parkinson's tremor?
A. It is characteristic of "pill rolling" and occurs at rest
B. It is a moderate amplitude tremor that occurs only with movement/activity
C. The tremor is also associated with slowed movements
D. The tremor is accompanied by dyskinesia
B
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1. Residents fear retribution. 2. Managers fear adverse publicity. 3. Staff members fear losing their jobs. 4. Billing department members fear not getting paid for services. 5. Family members fear needing to find a new agency for the patient.
Hepatitis B immune globulin is administered to provide passive immunity to:
1. Infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers 2. Household contacts of hepatitis-B virus infected people 3. Persons exposed to blood containing hepatitis B virus 4. All of the above
What term best describes a person's sense of his or her own adequacy and worth?
A) Esteem B) Self-esteem C) Love D) Self-actualization
Before serving a meal tray,
A. check the diet card and patient identification. B. put on gloves and a hair net. C. put on a gown and gloves. D. position the patient in the supine position.