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A 52-year-old male presents to the emergency department with sudden onset right-sided facial drooping that began two hours ago. During the initial assessment, the nurse notes the patient is unable to smile symmetrically. The nurse suspects Bell’s Palsy. Which cranial nerve should the nurse assess? 

A nurse is caring for a 76-year-old patient admitted with pneumonia. The patient has a history of dementia, hypertension, and a recent fall at home. The patient is confused, frequently tries to get out of bed unassisted, and was found wandering in the hallway last night. The bed alarm is currently off, and there is no sitter at the bedside. Which actions should the nurse take to enhance the patient’s safety? (Select all that apply.)

I understand that the following supplies are required for this course: Textbook(s): Required: Delost, Maria Danessa Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences. 2015 Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC: 5 Wall Street Burlington MA 01803 ISBN 978-1-284-03231-4 Clinical Microbiology Student Lab Manual, Cory Sullivan NTC Instructor Learner Supplies Lab Coat Will be provided by NTC Description: Disposable, knee length, long sleeve. This will be used exclusively for microbiology and is not to be removed from the microbiology lab. Face shield/eye goggles Face shield will be provided by NTC. You may bring your own eye goggles if you prefer. 3 ring binder (2 ½ inches) with dividers, for class notes and Student Lab Manual 8 x 10 clear page protectors. These will be required to submit Lab assignments for grading Internet access (personal or college) for Canvas and assignments that require visiting web sites. Communication regarding announcements, handouts, and postings will be done using Canvas or email.  It is the student’s responsibility to check Canvas and email at a minimum of four times per week for the duration of the course. You may use computer labs and access the internet on any NTC campus. Textbook recommended, not required: Jarreau, Patsy et al. Clinical Laboratory Science Review a bottom line approach. New Orleans LA: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Foundation, 2015, 5th ISBN 978-0-9670434-3-2

I understand that my grade in this course will be calculated by: Assessment Information This course is a performance-based course, designed for your success.  Learning modules will be studied over the course of the semester.  Each module will have assessment activities or Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs) which will evaluate your performance of the course competencies.  Your grade will be based on you being able to demonstrate all course competencies.  Final course grades can be viewed by going to www.ntc.edu, clicking on Student Portal/myNTC and following the instructions listed.  Your final grade is determined based on the following weighted categories: 5% Professionalism (see rubric below) NOTE: Students must receive a score of 75% or higher on Professionalism in order to pass this course 10% Identification of Unknowns and Case Studies Students must successfully complete all Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs) in order to pass this course. These include the identification of Unknowns, Case Studies and automated analyzer operation. Practical Exam (Identification of Unknowns): Correctly identify the genus and species (if possible) of each organism that is presented as a Practical Exam, by using the biochemical tests available in the student laboratory. Practical Exams will be presented throughout the semester. If a student incorrectly identifies an organism, a similar organism will be presented. If a student incorrectly identifies any two unknown organisms presented as a Practical Exam while taking this course, the second organism will be scored as incorrect and will result in a non-passing grade for the course. 20% Written Assignments and Lab Reports 25% Quizzes – can be taken off campus – see additional information on taking quizzes in Honorlock below 40% Written Final Exam – will be taken on campus at a scheduled time Students must receive a score of at least 75% on the Final Exam in order to pass this course.  In addition, your overall course grade must be 75% or higher in order to pass this course. Professionalism Evaluation: Each lab session will include an evaluation of Professionalism worth 4 points. These points will be added on to each laboratory assignment.  If a student is not present for a lab, they will not earn these 4 points: Work Productively (1 point) Follows written and verbal directions for lab activities. Reviews written procedures first, before performing new tasks Is efficient in performing lab procedures to complete tasks. Can start and complete lab tasks in a reasonable amount of time. Exhibits organizational skills. Think Critically (1 point) Pays attention to details. Notices if something is “not right” and will repeat or work to correct it. Utilizes previous knowledge. Translates textbook learning into lab performance. Is prepared for the laboratory session. Has necessary paperwork and has read the laboratory activity in advance. Models Integrity (1 point) Arrives to lab on time Performs own lab work. Refrains from utilizing other students’ results. Adheres to lab safety rules without reminders from instructor Communicate Effectively and Respects Diversity (1 point) Writes clearly and accurately. Speaks clearly and accurately. Demonstrates respectful and inclusive interactions.

I am aware that Cory Sullivan is the Instructor, and that he can be contacted by email at sullivan@ntc.edu or by phone at 715-432-8844 Email is preferred Voicemail – When you leave a voicemail at the Office number, your message will also go to my email Text – please identify yourself in the initial message Please email or phone me with any questions or concerns. If you have trouble with technology, email or Canvas please contact the NTC Help Desk http://www.ntc.edu/helpdesk EMAIL: Please check your NTC email often. All emails should include your full name, course name in the subject line and a detailed, professional message. I will not respond to emails with a blank subject line. Email messages must be sent through your NTC email account. http://www.ntc.edu/email Please DO NOT use personal emails (i.e. yahoo, gmail, etc.) TELEPHONE: When leaving a phone message, please speak slowly, include your name, course, callback number and reason for calling.

Enterococcus species are normal flora of which of the following? (Choose all that apply)

Degeneration of which basal ganglia structure is MOST closely associated with the early stages of Huntington’s disease?

What role do inputs from the somatosensory cortex play in primary motor cortex activity?

What is the primary functional effect of the direct pathway of the basal ganglia?

Which clinical test is MOST beneficial for distinguishing between upper and lower motor neuron syndrome?