A Patient in the Neurologic Intensive Care Unit Has an Endotracheal

question 38

Multiple Choice

A patient in the neurologic intensive care unit has an endotracheal tube. When the nurse does the hourly Glasgow Coma Scale assessment, what rating should this patient have for verbal response?

• A) 1
• B) 4
• C) 2
• D) 3

Comprehend the complexities of prison officer roles, including the balance between control and ethical treatment of inmates.

Understand the concept of power within the prison environment, including the sources and impacts of different types of power on inmate behavior.

Gain insight into the effects of prison subcultures on both officers and inmates.

Analyze ethical issues in the prison system, including corruption, privatization, and the challenges of balancing punishment and rehabilitation.

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Definitions:

Apraxia

A neurological disorder characterized by the loss of the ability to execute or carry out learned purposeful movements, despite having the desire and physical ability to perform the movements.

Agnosia

A neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize and process sensory information, typically despite normal sensory function.

Aphasia

A neurological condition characterized by the impairment of language abilities, affecting speaking, understanding, reading, and writing, often due to brain damage.

Occipital Cortex

The region of the cerebral cortex at the back of the brain, primarily involved in processing visual information.