The nurse in the local nursing home is planning a memory activity for the older adult residents. What is the most effective activity she might use to enhance memory?
a. Reading a book
b. Reading the newspaper
c. Baking a cake
d. Doing a crossword puzzle
ANS: D
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A) Neuromuscular function B) Bowel sounds C) Respiratory rate D) Electrocardiogram (ECG) results
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a. Peaches, yogurt, and tofu b. Strawberries, milk, and tuna c. Asparagus, lemonade, and chicken breast d. Spinach, orange juice, and fortified bran flakes
Variables that confuse the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable, so that the research results do not really reflect a true relationship between the independent and dependent variables are
a. extraneous variables. b. random variables. c. within-group variables. d. control variables.
A patient exercises for 30 minutes today. She has not been on an exercise regimen for many years. The exercise will result in what autonomic neurotransmitter to be released?
A) Norepinephrine B) Epinephrine C) Acetylcholine D) Insulin