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what comes in at the base of the pons? - answer-trigeminal nerve (CN V) pineal body - answer-aka epithalamus superior and inferior colliculus - answer-superior - visual map of world inferior - auditory map of world superior cerebellar peduncle - answer-connects midbrain to cerebellum middle cerebellar peduncle - answer-connects pons to cerebellum inferior cerebellar peduncle - answer-connects medulla to cerebellum interpeduncular fossa - answer-Space between the cerebral peduncles; CN III...

Definition of Nursing (ANA) - answer-Nursing protects, promotes health, prevents illness, and advocates for individuals and communities. Art of Nursing - answer-Compassion, caring, patient-centered approach. Science of Nursing - answer-Research, evidence-based practice, clinical knowledge. What defines a profession - answer-Prolonged education, specialized knowledge, autonomy, licensure, ethical code. Process approach to profession - answer-Profession develops continuously over time....

A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should (A) ask the resident where she last had the doll. (B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls. (C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby. (D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely. - answer-(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look ...

micrometer - answer-one millionth of a meter nanometer - answer-one billionth of a meter two critical factors that influence our ability to see an object - answer-resolution and contrast resolution - answer-the distance between two objects at which the objects still can be seen as separate contrast - answer-the difference in light absorbance between two (objects) the closer two objects are to each other the __________________ the resolution requirement - answer-greater the __________...

Development as a dynamic, lifelong process - answer-Development reflects gradual, ongoing changes and expanding capabilities that build on earlier skills across the entire lifespan, not just in childhood. Developmental milestones - answer-Observable achievements in skills or behaviors (e.g., walking, first words) that typically occur in a predictable sequence and support later, more complex abilities. Biophysical domain of development - answer-Aspect of development involving organ sy...

Types of Disasters: - answer-- Natural (eg. tornado, diseases, droughts, wildfires, hurricane, or earthquake) - Man-made (e.g. plane crash, terrorism, riots, fires, bridge collapse, toxic spill, pollution, or wars) - Combination (natural/technological) - natural disaster that creates or results in a widespread technological problem What is a Natural Disaster? - answer-- A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life Mass Casualty In...

Appendicitis - answer-1. McBurney point tenderness 2. Rovsing sign 3. the psoas sign 4. the obturator sign --Appendicitis is twice as likely in the presence of RLQ tenderness, Rovsing sign, and the psoas sign --The pain of appendicitis classically begins near the umbilicus, then migrates to the RLQ. Older adults are less likely to report this pattern. --Localized tenderness anywhere in the RLQ, even in the right flank, suggests appendicitis. McBurney Point - answer-1. McBurney poin...

The nurse is caring for a pt who is scheduled for a biopsy of a tumor. The pt asks what distinguished a benign tumor from a malignant tumor. Which info should the nurse provide? A. Benign tumors are usually composed of more rapidly growing cells B. Benign tumors are incapable of causing damage to surrounding tissues or organs C. Whereas malignant tumors are usually encapsulated, benign tumors lack specific form D. Malignant tumors are composed of disorganized, abnormal cells that may...

1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. D) Note-taking allows the nur...

Acute Illness - answer-Sudden illness and expected to recover Chronic illness - answer-On-going illness with no cure (arthritis) Terminal Illness - answer-Will not recover (AD & COPD) ALR - answer-Assisted living residence DON - answer-Director of nursing LVN - answer-Licensed vocational nurse HMO - answer-Health maintenance organization SNF - answer-Skilled nursing facility