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Question 1 of 5

The cerebellum, ________ portion of the brain, is located below the occipital lobes of the cerebrum.

A. the largest

B. the second largest

C. the third largest

D. the smallest

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: the second largest

Question 2 of 5

Which motor symptom, visible in the hands, is characteristic of Parkinson's disease?

A. blue discoloration

B. red discoloration

C. tremor

D. severe edema

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: tremor

Question 3 of 5

A laminectomy and spinal fusion are performed on a patient with a herniated lumbar intervertebral disc. During the postoperative period, which finding is of most concern to the nurse?

A. Paralytic ileus

B. Urinary incontinence

C. Greater pain at the graft site than at the lumbar incision site

D. Leg and arm movement and sensation unchanged from preoperative status

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Urinary incontinence

Question 4 of 5

What should be included in the management of a patient with delirium?

A. The use of restraints to protect the patient from injury

B. The use of short-acting benzodiazepines to sedate the patient

C. Identification and treatment of underlying causes when possible

D. Administration of high doses of an antipsychotic drug such as haloperidol (Haldol)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Identification and treatment of underlying causes when possible

Question 5 of 5

The cutaneous innervation of the ear

A. Is the lesser auricular nerve

B. Involves the dermatome of C3

C. Includes the zygomaticotemporal branch of the trigeminal nerve

D. Includes the vagus

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Includes the vagus

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