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Pincer grasp (movement) Slight flexion of DIP joint and thumb opposed

Which interventions are appropriate to promote comfort and healing for a woman during the first 24 hours after a cesarean delivery? Select all that apply. A. Use intravenous or intramuscular medication for comfort. B. Discontinue intravenous (IV) fluids. C. Use an incentive spirometer and deep breathing. D. Provide extra assistance with newborn care and lactation. E. Advance the woman quickly to a regular diet. - A, C, D

special considerations in pediatric trauma. name 5. *high point* -less rib fracture but more internal damage to organs of chest cavity -may have little external trauma but major internal -blood loss due to head injury can cause shock -abdomen and head more common site of injury, prone to c-spine injury b/c of large head -swallow are fro

What is fetal presentation? - Fetal body part entering maternal pelvis first. - Cephalic is the most common.

Normal leukocytes of pregnancy averages 12,000-15,000. During the first 10 to 12 days postdelivery, values of 25,000 are common. Elevated WBC and the normal elevated ESR may confuse interpretation of acute postpartal infections. For example, if the nurse assess a clients temp to be 101 on the clients second postpartum day, what assessments should be made before notifying the physician? Assess the fundal _____and ______; assess perineal integrity; check for s/sx of _________,assess pulse, respira...

protein - -required for formation of all body structures -based on amino acid composition -animal proteins are complete, plant proteins are incomplete -RDA for adults is 0.8g/kg proteinurea - protein in the urine; indication of kidney disease psoriasis - common skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells, cells build up rapidly on surface of skin and extra skin cells form scales and red patches that are itchy and sometimes painful; chronic, comes and goes

The cells of an aging animal function less efficiently because A) cell metabolism is slower. B) organelles and cellular components decline. C) damaged DNA cannot be repaired. D) protein synthesis ceases. E) cells can no longer mitotically divide. c

Decremental Model of Aging An idea that progressive physical and mental decline are inevitable with age. Developmental Psychology a branch of psychology Insecure Attachment Ainsworth experiment; avoid attachment, marked by anxiety or avoidance of trusting relationships ; less likely to explore strange situation and cling to mother or cry when mother leaves

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 26 wks gestation and reports constipation. What responses by the nurse is appropriate? a. you should drink 1 ounce of mineral oil q morning b. you should eat at least 3 ounces of red meat/day c. you should walk for at least 30 minutes q day d. you should stop taking your prenatal - c. you should walk for at least 30 minutes q day The nurse should encourage the client to participate in moderate physical activity, such as walking or swimming, every day. Th...

C. monitor the serum medication levels Rationale: A disadvantage of gentamicin, an aminogycoside, is the association with nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, both of which are a result of elevated trough levels. A nurse is caring for a client who has bacterial infection and is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to minimize the risk of an adverse effect of the medication? A. Limit the clients fluid intake B. Instruct the client to report agitation C. Monito...

Switching drugs to OTC status generally increases costs for insured patients. False Which US government agency is responsible for regulating medications? FDA Most medicines have secondary symptoms called side effects. True

fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) - physical and cognitive abnormalities in children caused by a pregnant woman's heavy drinking. In severe cases, symptoms include noticeable facial misproportions

Describe what is meant by a covenant not to compete? - A contract between a funeral home and employees or former owners of the funeral home that the former owner/employee will not open a business in the same service area as the funeral home for a specified period of time.

negative nitrogen balance - results in muscle wasting and decreased physical energy for movement and work; caused by diseases that are characterized by a larger breakdown of protein than that which is manufactured negative-pressure wound therapy - promotes wound healing and wound closure through the application of uniform negative pressure on wound bed, reduction in bacteria in the wound, and the removal of excess wound fluid, while providing a moist wound healing environment; results in mechan...

What are polymyxins and their side effects? - Polymyxins are detergent-like antibacterial agents with gram-negative coverage that bind to and cause destruction of cell membranes. Major toxicities include neurotoxicity (numbness of the extremities, confusion, drowsiness, nystagmus, blurred vision), nephrotoxicity, facial flushing, and anaphylactoid reactions.

The body habitus characterized by a long and narrow thoracic cavity and low, midline stomach and gallbladder is the (A) asthenic. (B) hyposthenic. (C) sthenic. (D) hypersthenic. (A) asthenic. Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the tarsal navicular free of superimposition? (A) AP oblique, medial rotation (B) AP oblique, lateral rotation (C) Mediolateral (D) Lateral weight-bearing (A) AP oblique, medial rotation

cost-plus fixed-fee pricing - a supplier is reimbursed for all costs, regardless of what they turn out to be, but is allowed only a fixed fee as profit that is independent of the final cost of the project experience curve pricing - A method of pricing based on the learning effect, which holds that the unit cost of many products and services declines by 10 percent to 30 percent each time a firm's experience at producing and selling them doubles

function of oxytocin - secreted during childbirth, increases the strength and frequency of uterine muscle contraction and stimulates milk secretion growth hormone - hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland that stimulates growth of bones

Motor neurons of the autonomic nervous system A) Always excite effector organs B) always inhibit effector organs C) can either excite or inhibit effector organs D) do not excite effector organs but monitor their status of activity C) can either excite or inhibit effector organs Preganglionic axons of the ANS release

Security personnel, whose post is located outside the entrance to an alcohol establishment, has the primary responsibility to control the number of patrons entering and to check their IDs. Does the bouncer need to be certified? - Yes, because security personnel check IDs.