The nurse knows that determining whether a person is oriented to his or her surroundings will test the functioning of which structure(s)?
a. Cerebrum
b. Cerebellum
c. CNs
d. Medulla oblongata
ANS: A
The cerebral cortex is responsible for thought, memory, reasoning, sensation, and voluntary movement. The other structures are not responsible for a person's level of consciousness.
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a. Excessive thirst b. Bone and joint aching c. Muscle cramping d. Constipation
A woman who is 2 months pregnant reports having morning sickness every day and asks if she can take any medications to treat this problem. The nurse will recommend that the patient take which action first?
a. Contact the provider to discuss a possible need for intravenous fluids. b. Contact the provider to discuss a prescription antiemetic. c. Use nonpharmacologic measures such as saltines. d. Take over-the-counter antiemetics such as diphenhydramine.
Rehabilitation is a service to help a patient regain abilities after illness.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The hollow cylinder part of the syringe that holds the medication is the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).