NURS 1160: MIDTERM 2 TERMS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE

NURS 1160: MIDTERM 2 TERMS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE aphasia - Correct Answer inability to produce or understand language expressive aphasia - Correct Answer also known as motor aphasia: - the inability to name common objects or to express simple ideas in words or writing - example: patient may understand a question but be unable to express an answer receptive aphasia - Correct Answer also known as sensory aphasia: - the inability to understand written or spoken language - patient may be able to express words but is unable to understand the questions or comments of others global aphasia - Correct Answer the inability to understand language or communicate orally atrophy - Correct Answer thinning of skin with loss of normal skin furrow, with skin appearing shiny and translucent; varies in size (e.g. arterial insufficiency) capillary refill - Correct Answer measured in seconds; a test to observe any circulatory insufficiency - less than 2 secs = brisk - greater than 4 secs = sluggish