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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?

Why does a nurse move a patient who has been confined to bed for a few days slowly from a sitting to a standing position?

The nurse may use an alcohol-based hand rub in which of the following situations? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse should be aware of safety measures to prevent personal injury when lifting or moving patients. An appropriate principle to follow is: