The Tendency for Individuals in a Group to Avoid Taking

question 112

Multiple Choice

The tendency for individuals in a group to avoid taking a needed action because they assume that others will is called

• A)deindividuation.
• B)persuasion.
• C)diffusion of responsibility.
• D)obedience.

Understand the significance of pulse characteristics, including force and rhythm, in patient assessment.

Recognize the influence of environmental, physical, and emotional factors on body temperature.

Ability to correctly choose and use equipment for assessing vital signs, including the importance of cuff size and thermometer type.

Understand the physiological variations in vital signs across different age groups and the implications for nursing care.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Nerves

Bundles of fibers that transmit electrical impulses between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small structures within neurons that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft during neural communication.

Axon Terminals

The endings of axons that transmit signals to other neurons or muscle cells through synapses.