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Gastrointestinal System Rectal Atresia: ● Closure of rectal passage → No stool ● Initially anus may appear to be normal in appearance, but it is later determined as an abnormal situation & is a complete obstruction. Immediate surgical intervention is mandatory for rectal atresia. ● NPO as soon as diagnosed, start IV fluids to prepare for surgery ● Diagnosis: ○ Physical exam ○ Radiological imaging/MRI/Ultrasound ○ IV pyelogram - urinary tract ● Collaborative Care: ○...

Which constitutional provision mandates that federal regulations have priority over state law? Less YOUR CORRECT ANSWER ANSWER Third Amendment Supremacy Clause Prioritization Clause Federalist Number 10 Mistake 2. Which doctrine is used by U.S. courts to align current cases with prior legal decisions? Less YOUR CORRECT ANSWER ANSWER Stare decisis Judicial review Equitable estoppel Respondeat superior Correct 3. Two corporations have combined their management and operations in...

INFANT 30- 50 ● ● Narrow airways that are easily occluded → Grunting is a BAD sign Persistent expiratory grunting should be addressed immediately. ○ Expiratiry sound is trying to keep alveoli open ● Obligatory nose-breathers (until 3-4 months), then abdominal breathers. ○ Nasal cannula b/c can not mouth breath ○ **They have to suck, swallow and then breathe. ** ○ This is why when resp > 60 feedings are stopped ● Produces little respiratory mucus; coughs usually non...

Type 1 Diabetes: ● Autoimmune disease (destruction of pancreatic cells that produce insulin) ● S/S: ○ 3 P’s → Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia ○ Weight loss ○ Nocturia ○ Fatigue ● Diagnosis: ○ Blood glucose in excess of 200 mg/dL ○ HgBA1c (7-7.5%) fasting blood sugar may be > 126 mg/dL ● Management: ○ Hypoglycemia: too much time between meals, eating too little, insulin goes in muscle and not subcutaneous tissue ■ (give 10-15 skittles or candies, check...

Newborn-refers to the stage ◦ immediately after birth until 1 month ◦ Infancy is the period between 1-12 months of age ◦ The Toddler stage is from 12 months until approximately 3 years ◦ Preschool stage (or early childhood) is from 3-6 years of age. ◦ School-age children are from 6 to 12 years old. ◦ Adolescence is the period from 12-18 years old. Nature vs. Nurture o Nature ▪ Traits inherent at birth (the basic “wiring”) o Nurture ▪ Influence of external events ...

Movement made possible by the musculoskeletal system Bones-classified by size and shape • Long-arms and legs • Short-ankle and wrist • Flat-skull, scapulae, ribs, sternum, clavicle • Irregular- vertebrae, pelvis, facial Central part of long bone contains marrow • Red-red and white blood cells • Yellow-produces fat cells Epiphysis The epiphysis is the rounded end of a long bone, its primary function is to connect adjacent bones to form joints. The diaphysis, or shaft, of t...

Cardiac conditions I. Pediatric Indicators of Cardiac Dysfunction • Poor feeding r/t activity intolerance (tire out quickly) • Failure to thrive/poor weight gain/activity intolerance Developmental delays (poor growth = poor development) o Shunt: blood flow through an opening between 2 structures or vessels of the heart o Murmur: a sound heard when listening to the heart; reflects flow of blood w/in the heart (requires a follow up on!) Congestive heart failure: Inability of the heart ...

1. Nurse preceptor is teaching a new nurse about pyloromyotomy- know teaching related to it. Which of the following would you include in the teaching? a. Feed 4 hours after the procedure b. Report occurrence of vomiting 24-36 hours after the surgery c. Give OTC aspirin d. Check for good skin turgor 2. Celiac Disease- we are teaching the parents. Which needs further teaching? a. Our child can still tolerate corn b. Our child can avoid wheat c. This is a permanent condition d. L...

Genetic Information and Nondisclosure Act (GINA) (Ans- Legislation that prohibits employment discrimination based on genetic information. Labor Relations (Ans- The relationship between employers and employees, particularly in the context of collective bargaining and unionization. Norris-LaGuardia Act (Ans- Legislation that limits the ability of federal courts to issue injunctions in labor disputes. National Labor Relations Act (Ans- Legislation that protects the rights of employ...

Mental Status Examination: View the recorded psychiatric interview submitted in Week 4 and observe the mental status of your volunteer. Use appropriate terminology to document your observations of the mental status exam (MSE) components below. Appearance 49 year old African Amerian male, appears stated age, wearing a team hoodie, visibly kempt. Relaxed posture noted. Behavior and attitude The client was not in acute distress. Cooperative and attentive. Speech The client used clear and conc...