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401. Which of the following terms is used to describe rapid, jerky, involuntary, purposeless movements of the extremities?
a) Chorea
Choreiform movements, such as grimacing, may also be observed in the face.
b) Bradykinesia
Bradykinesia refers to very slow voluntary movements and speech.
c) Dyskinesia
Dyskinesia refers to impaired ability to execute voluntary movements.
d) Spondylosis
Spondylosis refers to degenerative arthritis of the [...]
301. When the nurse observes diffuse swelling involving the deeper skin layers in the patient who has experienced an allergic reaction, the nurse records the finding as
a) angioneurotic edema.The area of skin demonstrating angioneurotic edema may appear normal but often has a reddish hue and does not pit.
b) urticaria.Urticaria (hives) is characterized as edematous skin [...]
201. The nurse recognizes that the patient with a duodenal ulcer will likely experience
a) pain 2-3 hours after a meal.The patient with a gastric ulcer often awakens between 1-2 A.M. with pain and ingestion of food brings relief.
b) vomiting.Vomiting is uncommon in the patient with duodenal ulcer.
c) hemorrhage.Hemorrhage is less likely in the patient with [...]
101. In relation to the structure of the larynx, the cricoid cartilage is
a) the only complete cartilaginous ring in the larynx.The cricoid cartilage is located below the thyroid cartilage.
b) used in vocal cord movement with the thyroid cartilage.The arytenoid cartilages are used in vocal cord movement with the thyroid cartilage.
c) the largest of the cartilage [...]
1. According to Maslow, which of the following categories of needs represents the most basic?
a) Physiologic needsPhysiologic needs must be met before an individual is able to move toward psychological health and well-being.
b) Self-actualizationSelf-actualization is the highest level of need
c) Safety and security needsSafety and security needs, while lower level, are not essential to physiologic [...]