Which portion of the brain is devoted to higher level information processing?
A. reticular formation
B. pons
C. cerebral cortex
D. medulla
Answer: C. cerebral cortex
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A) "Nursing research does not include nursing education." B) "Nursing research does not include the study of nurses themselves." C) "Nursing research impacts nursing by adding knowledge and changing nursing practice." D) "Nursing research is used to enhance medical treatment."
A client is experiencing hallucinations and emotional lability. The nurse realizes that these are two clinical problems that may appear with:
a. sensory deprivation. c. sensory overload. b. sensory deficit. d. altered level of consciousness.
A client, diagnosed with keratoconus, asks the nurse what caused the disorder to develop. The nurse should instruct the client on which of the following as risk factors for the development of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. Sun exposure 2. Ocular allergies 3. Wearing rigid contact lenses 4. Vigorous eye rubbing 5. Herpes simplex virus 6. Dry eyes
Which of the following statements about cell phone use within a health care facility is correct?
A) Cell phones interfere with medical equipment. B) Most hospitals prohibit the use of all cell phones. C) Facilities have different policies that regulate cell phone use. D) Most facilities require nursing assistants to carry a cell phone.