Henry, a college student, tends to drink a lot of coffee the night before an exam. The coffee helps him stay more alert and attentive late into the night. The presence of caffeine in the coffee stimulates the ________ of his brain.
A. limbic system
B. thalamus
C. reticular formation
D. medulla oblongata
Answer: C
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a. "Eating foods high in protein, such as chicken and fish, promote cell growth and repair, thus minimizing the risk." b. "Although there are some behaviors that can help minimize your risk, the possibility of developing cancer is usually determined by age 65." c. "Most cancers that develop after age 65 generally respond well to cancer treatment modalities." d. "Cancers that develop late in life are gen-erally slow growing, so they generally do not contribute to this group's mortality."
A client with Alzheimer's disease and mild dementia has just been admitted to the hospital for diagnostic testing. What psychosocial assessment would be of particular importance at this time?
A. The client's ability to recall past events B. The client's ability to perform self-care C. The client's reaction to a change of environment D. The client's relationship with close family members
Which pre-existing client problem or characteristic would preclude the use of radiation therapy for breast cancer treatment?
A. The client is a Jehovah's Witness. B. The client is over 75 years of age. C. The client underwent a lumpectomy for the breast cancer one month ago. D. The client has severe arthritis and cannot assume the position needed for radiation therapy.
A client and her newborn are discharged when her infant is 12 hours of age. The community nurse is making a home visit to collect a blood sample for the normal screening tests for newborns
These tests are usually completed before a newborn and mother are discharged from the hospital on the second day after delivery. What information should the nurse give the family? A. The tests will prevent infants from developing phenylketonuria. B. The tests will detect disorders such as hypertension and diabetes. C. The tests will detect disorders that cause mental retardation, physical handicaps, or death if left undiscovered. D. The tests will prevent sickle cell anemia, galactosemia, and hemocystinuria.