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One portion of the assessment of the comatose patient is arousal (wakefulness). The function of arousal is dependent on the ______________ of the brain. 

An assessment of the motor system reveals limited ability of the patient to perform ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion, indicating abnormalities in _________

In the assessment of reflexes, a grading scale of 0-4 is utilized. Average/normal reflexes are documented as: 

It is especially important to test for ankle clonus if

Your preceptor asks you about the risks for testicular cancer.  You correctly advise:

Internal vaginal exams should be performed:

Your patient was diagnosed with gynecomastia which is:

When palpating the aorta, a prominent lateral pulsation suggests

Urinary incontinence that occurs from the inability to hold urine when the stimulus to urinate is perceived is called _____ incontinence.

How would you describe the following flow-volume loops from a pulmonary function test?                  A                                                              B                                              C