Which part of a person's brain is activated when he or she is choking on a piece of steak?

A. Pons
B. Thalamus
C. Medulla oblongata
D. Hypothalamus


Answer: C

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Which behavioral approach should a nurse utilize when caring for children diagnosed with disruptive behavior disorders?

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Sam Carson is an RN at a large urban elementary school. Which of the following tasks and interventions is he least likely to perform on a routine basis?

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1. The FACES rating scale 2. An interpreter 3. The client's affect 4. The client's vital signs

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