Blog

Which of the following is TRUE regarding pain or itch?

 Functional classes of sensory receptors include chemoreceptors and thermoreceptors. 

Postganglionic sympathetic neurons arise from the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord. 

Proprioceptors allow for individuals to determine the position of a limb or body part. 

Each somatic motor neuron with all the muscle fibers it innervates is a 

The nurse assesses a post-operative patient 4 hours after surgery and finds symptoms of hypovolemic shock.  Which is the best response by the nurse?

A nurse is making a home care visit to an elderly patient who has a hearing deficit and wears hearing aids. What can she do to facilitate communication with the patient?

A client is seen in the outpatient clinic for follow-up of a nutritional deficiency. In planning for the client’s dietary intake, what should the nurse includes a complete protein?

A patient has had a head injury affecting the brainstem. What body system would be most affected?

A male patient tells the nurse taking a sexual history that he finds sexual pleasure with both female and male companions. What is the sexual orientation of this patient?