Phases of swallowing - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WGU C107 Pre-Assessment Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Rated A+. Which terms describe the position of the kidneys relative to the urinary bladder? Superior and lateral Which level of organization is more complex than the brain? Nervous system Which type of heart valve prevents the backflow of blood from the aorta to the left ventricle? Aortic Which structure covers the larynx during swallowing? Epiglottis Which chamber of the heart does blood enter as it returns from the ...

ATI FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 GRADED A+ A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication of correct use? 1. The top of the cane is parallel to the client's waist. 2. When walking, the client moves the cane 46 cm (18 in) forward. 3. The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. 4. The client moves her stronger limb forward with the cane. Ans- 3 The client should hold the c...

Enternal :~~ referring to a route of medication administration that uses the gastrointestinal tract, such as swallowing a pill Parenteral :~~ outside of intestines or alimentary canal; popularly used to refer to injection routes Topical :~~ applied to the surface of the skin and seems into the epidermis trasndermal :~~ Crossing through the skin down into the bloodstream Pharmacokinetics :~~ the study of drug movement throughout the body Phases are: Absorption, Distribution, M...

Incidence correct answers The incidence of a disorder is the reported frequency of new occurrences of that disorder over a long period in relation to the population in which it occurs. (Incidence in the US in adults is 6%) Prevalence correct answers Prevalence of a disorder is the number of cases in a population during a shorter, prescribed period, usually in a specific setting that it occurs. CVA: 50% Head and neck cancer Head Injury Progressive neurogenic disease (Parkinson's, ALS, M...

PMHNP BOARDS - PURPLE BOOK WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% Asterixis - correct answer involuntary flapping movements of the hands Akinesia - correct answer inability to initiate movement Why are older adults more sensitive to psych meds? - correct answer They have lower muscle mass and higher body fat concentration, also decreased intracellular water, decreased protein binding, and decreased metabolism Etiology of ODD - correct answer Temperament Parents who model extreme ways of expr...

Florida University: Chapter 20-31| NUR 3125Med-Surg Exam 3 Chapter 20: Assessment of Respiratory Function Purpose of the respiratory system ● Deliver oxygen to the body, expels carbon dioxide from the body ○ Works with the circulatory system ● Upper respiratory system: warms and fills air ○ Nose: serves as passageway, filters impurities, humidifies and warms air ○ Sinuses and nasal passages ■ Paranasal sinuses: lines with mucosa and ciliated pseudostratified epithelium; s...

Coping mechanism for elderly - Answer- Reminiscing helps them reflect on good times Fear - Answer- elderly generally do not fear death Intrinsic motivation - Answer- motivation from within homogenous - Answer- share a common historical and cultural experience heterogenous - Answer- many diverse subcultures with diff historical and cultural experiences must interact phases of greiving - Answer- shock and numbness: denial, anger, guilt searching and yearning: despair, depression, a...

Alzheimer's Disease - ANSWER A disease of the brain affecting memory, judgment, ability to think and eventually all physical functions. May begin as early as middle age but usually affects the elderly. Symptoms occur in three phases; Phase One: Forgetfulness, particularly in recent events avoiding unfamiliar situations and seeking the familiar; moodiness. Phase Two: Restlessness particularly in the evening; inability to recognize dangerous situations, needs assistance with ALD's, speaks in o...

NBME - NEW TESTS LATEST UPDATED 2022 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 62 year old woman - osteoporosis - a bisphosphonate is prescribed. The expected beneficial effect of the drug is due to which of the following? Correct Answer-Decreased Osteoclast Activity Cohot Study of elderly women - relative risk ratio for hip fractures among those who exercise regularly is 1.2 (95% confidence interval of 1.1 to 1.8). Which of the following is the conclusion about the effect of exercise on the risk of hip fract...

NBME CBSE - QUESTIONSANDANSWERS ACTUAL TESTLATESTUPDATE 2023/2024 BESTEXAMSOLUTION GRADEDA+68 year old - 1 day history of fever and swelling in left leg - cellulitis- gram stain - gram positive, catalase negative cocci - clear zonesofblood agar - Which species of Streptococcus? Correct Ans - StrepPyogenes 67 year old woman - bicuspid aortic valve - admitted to thehospital - 2 day history of fever and chills. Blood culture grows viridansstreptococci - In addition to penicillin, which other drug ...