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Los síntomas.  Complete the sentences with the correct words from the list. Not all of the words will be used.  (6 x 1 = 6 points)                           antibiótico                  dolor               jarabe             sangre                         consultorio                 fiebre              receta              vacuna                                                Si te duele la garganta, debes tomar [color1]. Si tienes una infección, necesitas un [color2]. Se recomienda una [color3] contra la gripe (flu), en particular para los niños y la gente mayor. Para ver a la médica, vas a su [color4]. Si tu temperatura está demasiado alta, tienes [color5]. La [color6] es el líquido rojo que pasa por las venas (veins).

El cuerpo.  Write the names of the indicated body parts. Include the definite article.  (7 x 1 = 7 points) 1. [color1] 2. [color2] 3. [color3] 4. [color4] 5. [color5] 6. [color6] 7. [color7]

Los aparatos domésticos.  Write the word of the appliance used for each function. Include the definite article.  (4 x 1 = 4 points)   Para cocinar comida, especialmente para freírla (fry it): [color1] Para hacer café: [color2] Para mantener (keep) la comida, como la leche y el queso, fría: [color3] Para mantener la comida, como el helado y el hielo, muy fría: [color4]

Possible signs of cognitive impairment include significant memory loss, confusion, impaired communication and inappropriate affect.  If a patient is displaying these signs at a clinic appointment, what is one of action a practitioner should do to try and understand the etiology?

Deep tendon reflexes are tested with the patient either sitting or lying down.   The student conducts the deep tendon reflex assessment; the patient has a reflex grade of zero; this may indicate:

To examine for the motor function of the vagus nerve in a child, the examiner would:

A patient presents for a clinic appointment with a chief complaint of neck and shoulder pain.  What is one of the objective assessments that should be completed?

The ability to recognize objects by touch is tested by placing a familiar object in the child’s hand is:  

This nervous system disorder is described as an acute paralysis or weakness of one side of the face that may have partial or complete resolution.  Although the etiology is unknown, it may be an inflammatory reaction that compresses which facial nerve?

Which of the following is an assessment instrument that combines an uncued three-item recall test with a clockwise drawing test, to evaluate a patient’s cognitive function?