Neuroscience and Mental Health

Because we know that the half-lives of many radioactive isotopes are millions of years, we can ...

Because we know that the half-lives of many radioactive isotopes are millions of years, we can ...

Because we know that the half-lives of many radioactive isotopes are millions of years, we can deduce that
 a. the longer it exists the more radioactive nuclei Earth produces.
  b. the sun is the source of all the radioactive nuclei o

kay20213   181   1 Reply

Kaydince

Naturally radioactive nuclei can decay spontaneously by emitting the following particles:

Naturally radioactive nuclei can decay spontaneously by emitting the following particles:

Naturally radioactive nuclei can decay spontaneously by emitting the following particles:
 a. helium nuclei, electrons, photons
  b. electrons, neutrons, protons
  c. helium nuclei, electrons, protons
  d. electron

LuisJrB96   284   2 Replies

LuisJrB96

How many radioactive atoms are present in a sample that has an activity of 0.5 mCi and a half-life ...

How many radioactive atoms are present in a sample that has an activity of 0.5 mCi and a half-life ...

How many radioactive atoms are present in a sample that has an activity of 0.5 mCi and a half-life of 10 years? (1 curie = 3.7  1010 decays/s)
 a. 9.5  1012 atoms
  b. 8.4  1012 atoms
  c. 7.3  1012 atoms

agilleland   208   1 Reply

juliaguay

The half-life of 131I is 8.04 days. Three days after it was prepared, its activity was 0.50 mCi. How ...

The half-life of 131I is 8.04 days. Three days after it was prepared, its activity was 0.50 mCi. How ...

The half-life of 131I is 8.04 days. Three days after it was prepared, its activity was 0.50 mCi. How many curies (in mCi) were initially prepared?
 a. .60
  b. .70
  c. .65
  d. .55
  e. .39

Mpron   229   1 Reply

ktlyn_16

44 g of petrified wood was found in a petrified forest. A sample showed a 14C activity of 100 ...

44 g of petrified wood was found in a petrified forest. A sample showed a 14C activity of 100 ...

44 g of petrified wood was found in a petrified forest. A sample showed a 14C activity of 100 decays/minute. How long has the tree been dead (in years)? (The half-life of carbon-14 is 5730 years and freshly cut wood contains 6.5  1010 atoms of 1

Omarlate   320   1 Reply

Tanzious02

The isotope, tritium, has a half-life of 12.3 years. Assume we have 10 kg of the substance. How much ...

The isotope, tritium, has a half-life of 12.3 years. Assume we have 10 kg of the substance. How much ...

The isotope, tritium, has a half-life of 12.3 years. Assume we have 10 kg of the substance. How much tritium will be left after 30 years?
 a. 0.20 kg
  b. 1.8 kg
  c. 0.18 kg
  d. 1.7 kg
  e. 4.1 kg

mahafakhoury   232   1 Reply

pm_me_ur_stands

A male client in his late 20s is diagnosed with binge-eating disorder. What etiologic factors does ...

A male client in his late 20s is diagnosed with binge-eating disorder. What etiologic factors does ...

A male client in his late 20s is diagnosed with binge-eating disorder. What etiologic factors does the nurse know most individuals with this disorder have? (Mark all that apply.)
 
  A) The client has maladaptive social skills.

hadtoregister   223   3 Replies

gabbyxgoes

Which scenario best illustrates scapegoating within a family?

Which scenario best illustrates scapegoating within a family?

Which scenario best illustrates scapegoating within a family?
 
  a. The identified patient sends messages of aggression to selected family members.
  b. Family members project problems of the family onto one particula

mystinkyfart   291   2 Replies

wubab314

Choose the true statement that compares and contrasts the Maxwell-Boltzmann (MB) distribution, the ...

Choose the true statement that compares and contrasts the Maxwell-Boltzmann (MB) distribution, the ...

Choose the true statement that compares and contrasts the Maxwell-Boltzmann (MB) distribution, the Fermi-Dirac (FD) distribution, and the Bose-Einstein (BE) distributions.
  a. The MB, FD, and BE statistical factors agree only at low

mcke   312   2 Replies

Photons4us

Elderly and new skills

Elderly and new skills

can elderly people learn new skills?

joelsedz1   161   1 Reply

bio_man

Closing your eyes boosts memory recall?

Closing your eyes boosts memory recall?

is it true when you close your eyes you can remember more accurately and can you focus better?

joelsedz1   246   1 Reply

habiba

At the last contracted visit in the crisis intervention clinic, an adult says, I've emerged from ...

At the last contracted visit in the crisis intervention clinic, an adult says, I've emerged from ...

At the last contracted visit in the crisis intervention clinic, an adult says, I've emerged from this a stronger person. You helped me feel like my life is back in balance.
 
  The nurse responds, I think it would be worthwhile t

jgrou0811   236   2 Replies

Cassandra Hintz

How do computers and nursing informatics improve patient care? (Select all that apply.) 1. ...

How do computers and nursing informatics improve patient care? (Select all that apply.) 1. ...

How do computers and nursing informatics improve patient care? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Learning more about best practices
  2. Acting as a monitor to protect patient safety
  3. Providing easy access t

Ij23   185   2 Replies

Tammy Gonzales

The nurse therapist assessing a family system perceives the family to be enmeshed and determines ...

The nurse therapist assessing a family system perceives the family to be enmeshed and determines ...

The nurse therapist assessing a family system perceives the family to be enmeshed and determines
  that family members have little sense of individuality. A desirable outcome is that members will
 
  a. form groups of

ilovemyname22   138   2 Replies

mani kandan

Which child shows behaviors indicative of mental illness?

Which child shows behaviors indicative of mental illness?

Which child shows behaviors indicative of mental illness?
 
  a. Age 3 months: cries after feeding until burped; sucks thumb
  b. Age 9 months: does not eat vegetables; likes to be rocked
  c. Age 3 years: mut

Pats22   123   2 Replies

La Tanya Wallace, NP

A manic client has been diagnosed as a rapid cycler.. The psychiatrist decides to prescribe an ...

A manic client has been diagnosed as a rapid cycler.. The psychiatrist decides to prescribe an ...

A manic client has been diagnosed as a rapid cycler.. The psychiatrist decides to prescribe an
  anticonvulsant medication that has been found to have mood-stabilizing properties.
 
  To prepare
  health tea

zackseph   294   3 Replies

Lexie Elandt

6 short essay format questions for Clinical Neuropsychology Exam. Could someone help answer please?

6 short essay format questions for Clinical Neuropsychology Exam. Could someone help answer please?

I attached a document with 6 questions from my Clinical Neuropsychology Exam. Could someone please help answer them? Any help is much appreciated!!

Thank you!

mas25   155   1 Reply

bio_man

A patient in a support group says, I'm tired of being sick. Everyone always helps me, but I will be ...

A patient in a support group says, I'm tired of being sick. Everyone always helps me, but I will be ...

A patient in a support group says, I'm tired of being sick. Everyone always helps me, but I will be glad when I can help someone else. This statement reflects:
 
  a. altruism.
  b. universality.
  c. cohesi

jgrou0811   185   2 Replies

Brooke Rassel

GABA's Purposes.

GABA's Purposes.

It's my understanding that the neurotransmitter GABA is basically the brakes for all other neurotransmitters. The thing that makes most anxiety meds work and that keeps us from having seizures (granted too much can do the same). What else does i

CarbonRobot   228   4 Replies

duddy

A patient tells the nurse, Air Force jets flying overhead are looking for me. They want to capture ...

A patient tells the nurse, Air Force jets flying overhead are looking for me. They want to capture ...

A patient tells the nurse, Air Force jets flying overhead are looking for me. They want to capture me. The patient has not previously verbalized this information. The nurse's initial interventions should
 
  a. set firm limits on

aedward9   228   2 Replies

Ryonn Doan

Which of the following disorders is more likely to be a precursor of conduct disorder?

Which of the following disorders is more likely to be a precursor of conduct disorder?

Which of the following disorders is more likely to be a precursor of conduct disorder?
 
  a. antisocial personality disorder
  b. borderline personality disorder
  c. oppositional defiant disorder
 

wo.ksenya   199   2 Replies

Lesley Trejo

Which nursing diagnosis is universally applicable for children diagnosed with autism spectrum ...

Which nursing diagnosis is universally applicable for children diagnosed with autism spectrum ...

Which nursing diagnosis is universally applicable for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders?
 
  a. Impaired social interaction related to difficulty relating to others
  b. Chronic low self-esteem related t

Raya   170   2 Replies

ciara calhoun

A patient has been admitted in an acute psychotic state after ingesting PCP. The nurse has not been ...

A patient has been admitted in an acute psychotic state after ingesting PCP. The nurse has not been ...

A patient has been admitted in an acute psychotic state after ingesting PCP. The nurse has not been able to administer the prescribed dose of benzodiazepine because of the patient's aggressive behavior.
 
  The most appropriate i

nickey22   257   3 Replies

jamesK

A woman said, I can't take anymore Last year my husband had an affair, and now we don't ...

A woman said, I can't take anymore Last year my husband had an affair, and now we don't ...

A woman said, I can't take anymore Last year my husband had an affair, and now we don't communicate. Three months ago, I found a lump in my breast. Yesterday my daughter said she's quitting college. What is the nurse's priority assessment?
 

aussie6157   244   2 Replies

Courtney Buchanan

A patient with degenerative arthritis complains, For the past month I have been having a lot of ...

A patient with degenerative arthritis complains, For the past month I have been having a lot of ...

A patient with degenerative arthritis complains, For the past month I have been having a lot of trouble sleeping. I cannot seem to fall asleep. When I finally do get to sleep, I wake up over and over during the night..
 
  Which

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asfsdfdfgfd

A woman comes in a psychiatric office and tells a nurse, Well, I've arrived. Can you put me ahead ...

A woman comes in a psychiatric office and tells a nurse, Well, I've arrived. Can you put me ahead ...

A woman comes in a psychiatric office and tells a nurse, Well, I've arrived. Can you put me ahead of these other people? I am in a real hurry and have things to do. Which diagnosis should the nurse anticipate?
 
  A) Obsessivecom

lsmith12345   284   2 Replies

Erin Kemp

A new patient beginning an alcoholism rehabilitation program says, I'm just a social drinker. I ...

A new patient beginning an alcoholism rehabilitation program says, I'm just a social drinker. I ...

A new patient beginning an alcoholism rehabilitation program says, I'm just a social drinker. I usually have one drink at lunch, two in the afternoon, wine at dinner, and a few drinks during the evening..
 
  Select the nurse's m

dudeamerica   214   2 Replies

Rachel Jackson

During a therapy session, a client with anorexia tells the nurse, I measured my thighs today. They ...

During a therapy session, a client with anorexia tells the nurse, I measured my thighs today. They ...

During a therapy session, a client with anorexia tells the nurse, I measured my thighs today. They are a quarter-inch larger than they were yesterday. I feel like a pig; I'm so fat.
 
  Which of the following potential responses

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Zaviyah Teague

Select the priority outcome for a patient completing the fourth alcohol-detoxification program in ...

Select the priority outcome for a patient completing the fourth alcohol-detoxification program in ...

Select the priority outcome for a patient completing the fourth alcohol-detoxification program in the past year. Prior to discharge, the patient will:
 
  a. state, I know I need long-term treatment.
  b. use denial an

johnyyyman3   191   2 Replies

Lovedeep Dhaliwal

The iliotibial tract is the conjoint distal aponeurotic attachment of which of the following pairs ...

The iliotibial tract is the conjoint distal aponeurotic attachment of which of the following pairs ...

The iliotibial tract is the conjoint distal aponeurotic attachment of which of the following pairs of muscles?
 
  A) gluteus medius and minimus
  B) gluteus medius and maximus
  C) gluteus maximus and the ten

haileyrasmussen   474   3 Replies

Nathania Joseph

A physically and emotionally healthy client has just been fired. During a routine office visit he ...

A physically and emotionally healthy client has just been fired. During a routine office visit he ...

A physically and emotionally healthy client has just been fired. During a routine office visit he states to a nurse: Perhaps this was the best thing to happen. Maybe I'll look into pursuing an art degree.
 
  How should the nurse

mynekaowens11   222   2 Replies

cloveb

A patient admitted to an alcoholism rehabilitation program tells the nurse, I'm actually just a ...

A patient admitted to an alcoholism rehabilitation program tells the nurse, I'm actually just a ...

A patient admitted to an alcoholism rehabilitation program tells the nurse, I'm actually just a social drinker. I usually have a drink at lunch, two in the afternoon, wine with dinner, and a few drinks during the evening.
 
  The

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Ivan Huang

A patient with a new diagnosis of cancer says, My father died of pancreatic cancer. I took care of ...

A patient with a new diagnosis of cancer says, My father died of pancreatic cancer. I took care of ...

A patient with a new diagnosis of cancer says, My father died of pancreatic cancer. I took care of him during his illness, so I know what is ahead for me.. Which nursing diagnosis applies?
 
  a. Anticipatory grieving
 

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Kirandeep Toor

A teen is brought to the emergency room by a parent. The assessment reveals that the client has been ...

A teen is brought to the emergency room by a parent. The assessment reveals that the client has been ...

A teen is brought to the emergency room by a parent. The assessment reveals that the client has been acting strangely for the past three hours and is hypervigilant, grandiose, and irritable.
 
  Vital signs indicate hypertension,

jrhr9   242   2 Replies

Ben Domalaon

When assessing a client with depression, the client states, I just feel so sad and hopeless. I just ...

When assessing a client with depression, the client states, I just feel so sad and hopeless. I just ...

When assessing a client with depression, the client states, I just feel so sad and hopeless. I just don't care anymore. I don't even enjoy doing the crossword puzzles like I used to.
 
   The nurse documents this finding as indic

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CarbonRobot

Disassociation diseases?

Disassociation diseases?

For those with disassociation type diseases that experience "derealization" is there fMRA evidence showing why this happens? Do they know what activities in the brain make things seem less real?

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CarbonRobot

______ are the basic functional units of the brain.

______ are the basic functional units of the brain.

______ are the basic functional units of the brain.

▸ Gyri

▸ Corpus callosum

▸ Gila

▸ Neurons

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tswinson3

______ found that people with damage to a part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex are ...

______ found that people with damage to a part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex are ...

______ found that people with damage to a part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex are impaired at understanding the emotions of others.

▸ Neuropharmacologists

▸ Neuroendocrinologists

▸ Neuropsychologists

▸ Neurophysiologists

pjw1979   12   1 Reply

finley07

______ is the scientific study of how hormones, which are chemicals that control important bodily ...

______ is the scientific study of how hormones, which are chemicals that control important bodily ...

______ is the scientific study of how hormones, which are chemicals that control important bodily functions, interact with the nervous system.

▸ Neuropharmacology

▸ Neuroendocrinology

▸ Neuropathology

▸ Neurophysiology

nrod1120   17   1 Reply

romeo_izzy13

______ is the study of how experiences can modify gene expression and how these modifications can be ...

______ is the study of how experiences can modify gene expression and how these modifications can be ...

______ is the study of how experiences can modify gene expression and how these modifications can be passed on to later generations.

▸ Epigenetics

▸ Phenotype

▸ Behavioral genetics

▸ Genealogy

justxdrive   27   1 Reply

ochie92