To Determine Basic Competency, the Interview for a Nursing Position

question 23

Multiple Choice

To determine basic competency, the interview for a nursing position may include a test in:

• A) pathophysiology.
• B) correctly writing nursing diagnoses.
• C) pharmacology.
• D) computer skills.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for motor function, problem solving, spontaneity, memory, language, initiation, judgement, impulse control, and social and sexual behavior.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the brain located behind the frontal lobe, responsible for processing sensory information such as touch, pain, and spatial orientation.

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain concerned with the comprehension of language, located in the cortex of the dominant temporal lobe.

Broca's Area

An area located in the dominant hemisphere's frontal lobe, typically on the left side, of the brain, associated with the generation of speech.