Most aphasias are associated with cerebrovascular accidents involving which artery?
a. Anterior communicating
b. Posterior communicating
c. Circle of Willis
d. Middle cerebral
Ans: d. Middle cerebral
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A) Acute graft-versus-host disease B) Chronic graft-versus-host disease C) Neutropenia D) Stem cell rejection
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A. Arrange a pediatric psychology consultation. B. Assess the child for emotional abuse at home. C. Consult the child developmental specialist. D. Document the statements in the child's chart.
Order: Heparin 20,000 units in 1000 mL 0.9% NaCl stat., infuse at 25 mL/h. Calculate the units per hour and determine if the dose is within the normal daily range (20,000–40,000 units in 24 h)
1. 25,000 units/h, and the dose is within the normal daily range 2. 500,000 units/h, and the dose is higher than the normal daily range 3. 500 units/h, and the dose is lower than the normal daily range 4. 0.8 units/h, and the dose is lower than the normal daily range
Which action by a new registered nurse (RN) caring for a patient with a goiter and possible hyperthyroidism indicates that the charge nurse needs to do more teaching?
a. The RN checks the blood pressure on both arms. b. The RN palpates the neck thoroughly to check thyroid size. c. The RN lowers the thermostat to decrease the temperature in the room. d. The RN orders nonmedicated eye drops to lubricate the patient's bulging eyes.