Abnormally slow muscle movements or a decrease in the number of spontaneous muscle movements is called ________

A) dyskinesia
B) myoclonus
C) bradykinesia
D) ataxia


Answer: C) bradykinesia

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a. Recognize drug abuse, and report any observed drug abuse to the proper person in authority. b. Ensure safety by seeing that the nurse is fired, as she may be incompetent to treat the client while impaired. c. Cover for the impaired nurse by giving her a lighter duty, so that she does not place clients in danger. d. Try to talk to the nurse to determine whether something is causing increased stress in her life.

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All of the following are used to treat an aneurysm, EXCEPT ________

A) the surgery of an aneurysmectomy B) do cardiopulmonary bypass C) place a metal clip on the neck of the aneurysm D) replace the aneurysm with a synthetic graft

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________ cell carcinoma is a cancer of the deepest layer of the epidermis of the skin

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is NOT a suggested compass activity for orienteering?

a. Following a bearing b. Forming a triangle c. Forming a square d. Forming a star

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