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We’ve established that motivation and engagement go hand in hand and that both are crucial for learning.  Discuss the differences in intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation in the classroom.

Essay Item (give enough detail so I can tell you know what is happening in each step and why–2 points possible): When we first started talking about the neuron I discussed the 3 major steps of the action potential (a,b,c, corresponding to lecture slides).  Discuss those three steps and what happens in each (so I am asking you to briefly tell me the “flow” of actions that make up the electrical portion of the action potential as outlined in class lecture).   

Which structure in the brain is associated with consolidation or “laying down” of new memories? 

Essay Item: In class we talked about phantom limb syndrome and saw a video with Dr. Ramachandran discussing this disorder.  What happened when Dr. Ramachandran worked with Derek and touched Derek’s arm, face, etc.  (describe a bit about what he reported)?  Why does this occur (be specific)?  Think of the video and our class discussion/slides.  What is the current thinking for what underlies the experience of phantom limb?   

Which structure(s) is/are part of the central nervous system?

While giving the patient a bed bath, the nurse notices a reddened area on the patient’s coccyx. The nurse should:

A patient reports new onset abdominal pain. Using OLDCARTS, which question best addresses the “T” (temporal pattern) component?

The nurse is preparing to make an occupied bed for a patient on aspiration precautions. Which action is most appropriate before beginning the procedure?

Patients at risk for complications and/or injury from improper positioning include patients with which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A 68‑year‑old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is sitting on the side of the bed, leaning forward with arms resting on an overbed table padded with pillows. Which position is the nurse demonstrating?