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nummyann · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nursing home resident can walk only with difficulty and has trouble reaching the dining room by mealtime. In walking down the hall, she must frequently use the wall railings for supporting her weight, although her sense of balance is good.

The entire nursing home has smooth tiled floors. Which of the following is likely the best mobility aid for the resident? A) Walker with four wheels
B) Walker with two or no wheels
C) Cane with a broad claw foot
D) Wheelchair

Question 2

The name of this area of the brain means bridge. It is the origin of cranial nerves V through VIII and is responsible for sending impulses to the structures inferior and superior to it.

It also contains a respiratory center that complements the part of the brain stem located inferior to it. It is called the a. medulla oblongata.
b. diencephalon.
c. cerebellum.
d. pons.

harveenkau8139 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
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As long as she is able to walk as far as the dining room, she should continue to do so because of the benefits of walking. A wheelchair is unnecessary. As she needs help with support rather than with balance, she needs a walker. In some situations, a walker with four wheels is desirable, but on smooth tiled floors it might move too easily and cause a dangerous fall.

Answer to Question 2

D
The pons connects the midbrain to the medulla oblongata. The word pons means bridge. It is the origin of cranial nerves V and VIII.