Alma Black, age 75, is admitted to the medical unit with speech disturbance and right-sided weakness. Sensory assessment is included in the neurologic evaluation. If pain sensation is intact, which other area is intact and need not be tested?
A) Two-point discrimination
B) Vibratory sensation
C) Temperature sensation
D) Kinesthetic sensation
C
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a. Children in 5th grade are too young for sex education. b. Children should be discouraged from asking too many questions. c. Correct terminology should be reserved for children who are older. d. Sex can be presented as a normal part of growth and development.
Treatment for suspected gonorrhea is:
1. Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM x 1 2. Ceftriaxone 2 grams IM x 1 3. Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO x 1 4. Doxycycline 100 mg bid x 7 days
Which of the following should the nurse do when caring for an elderly postoperative client?
1. Allow rest periods between activities. 2. Address the client by the first name. 3. Assess for confusion if the client takes a long time to complete a task. 4. Avoid eye contact.
List at least two other factors reported in the literature that can contribute to wrong site surgeries
You have been asked to participate in a root cause analysis of a recent sentinel event in which a wrong site surgery occurred at another facility in your region. The investigation reveals that team communication and distractions contributed to this event. In particular, it was noted that the surgeon was called to the telephone during the team Time Out. What will be an ideal response?