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Age of viability The age at which a baby can survive in the event of a premature birth., Age at which a preterm newborn can survive, about 22 weeks, weight and maturity are crucial Amniocentesis (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities Amniotic membrane The innermost layer which encloses the fetus and produces amniotic fluid Chorionic membrane surround the ...

The nurse is weighing a newborn and documents AGA (appropriate for gestational age) on the newborn record. Which weight percentile is anticipated? a. 20th b. 9th c. 5th d. 95th a. 20th Appropriate for gestation age infants fall between the 10th and 90th percentile for weight. What is a consequence of hypothermia in a newborn? a. respirations of 46 b. heart rate of 126 c. holds breath 25 seconds d. skin pink and warm c. holds breath 25 seconds Apnea is the cessation of ...

What is the primary goal of maternal and child health nursing? the promotion and maintenance of optimal family health to ensure cycles of optimal childbearing and childrearing What are some examples of maternal and child health practice? preconceptual health care Care of women during three trimesters of pregnancy and the puerperium ( 6 weeks afteter childbirth, sometimes termed the fourth trimester of pregnancy) care of infants during the perinatal period (the time span beginning at 2...

A program designed to decrease the infant mortality rate in the United States would probably make the greatest impact if it focused on which aspect of care? A) offering increased WICC availability B) reducing the number of home births C) increasing the education level of parents D) increasing the number of women receiving prenatal care Ans: D Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Cognitive Level: Apply Page: 11 Feedback: Receiving prenatal care has proven to be a major st...

1. For which reasons would a nurse review infant mortality statistics in the United States? (Select all that apply.) A) Measures the quality of pregnancy care B) Reviews information on overall nutrition C) Compares health with those of other states D) Determines infant health and available care E) Provides an index of the country's general health Ans: A, B, D, E Feedback: Infant mortality statistics provide an index of a country's general health, measures the quality of pregnancy care, ...

Chapter 01: The History and Interviewing Process Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which question would be considered a “leading question?” a. “Please describe any associated symptoms with your headaches?” b. “You don’t get headaches often, do you?” c. “What activities affect the severity of your headaches

Smaller nipples More pendulous Nipple Inversion A nurse in a provider's office is preparing to perform a breast examination for an older adult client who is postmenopausal. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Resonance Bronchovesicular sounds A nurse in a provider's office is preparing to auscultate and percuss a client's thorax as part of a comprehensive physical examination. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? FLatus During an ab...

primary objective of he history and interviewing process *discover details about the patient's concern *explore pt expectations about the encounter *display interest establishing a positive patient relationship depends on... *communication *courtesy *comfort *connection *confirmation What is a major cause of mortality in preteen and teenagers? suicide how to give structure to the present illness in the interview give it chronological and sequential framework ...

CAGE Questionnaire for discussing the use of alcohol, Cutting down Annoyance by criticism Guilty Eye openers Chief concern (CC) Brief statement of the reason the patient is seeking care Family history (FH) Blood relatives in the immediate or extended family with illness that have features similar to patient concerns History of present illness (HPI) Step by step evaluation of the circumstances that surround the primary reason for the patients visit Intimate par...

Mr. Harris is a 67-year-old patient who presents to your office with a complaint of hearing loss. On examination, you perform the Weber test. Which of the following is considered a normal finding? The patient hears the tone equally in both ears. Which finding is most likely to cause an examiner to suspect a foreign object in the nose of a young child? There is a purulent discharge from the child's nose. Mrs. Jones is a 45-year-old patient who presents to your office with a compl...

In which group would a slight enlargement of the thyroid gland on ultrasound be considered a normal finding? Pregnant women Which approach provides the most objective basis for determining if a patient is developing a facies associated with a particular condition or syndrome? Ask the patient to show you an old photograph of himself or herself Which question is most appropriate to ask a female patient with a suspected thyroid problem? "Has your sleep pattern or energy level chan...

In which group would a slight enlargement of the thyroid gland on ultrasound be considered a normal finding? Pregnant women Which approach provides the most objective basis for determining if a patient is developing a facies associated with a particular condition or syndrome? Ask the patient to show you an old photograph of himself or herself Which question is most appropriate to ask a female patient with a suspected thyroid problem? "Has your sleep pattern or energy level chan...

In which age group are milia an expected finding Newborns Mr. Babson is a 74-year-old man who presents to your office with a complaint of a "spot" on his chin and wants to know whether it is cancerous. Which of the following signs or symptoms indicates a need for further medical investigation? The "spot" bleeds easily when it is touched A 6-year-old girl has freckles over her nose and cheeks. The examiner will recall that freckles are a type of: macule. Mrs. Tomberg b...

An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology nursing, and a master‘s degree is considered to be an expert in her area of practice and works on an oncology unit in a large teaching hospital. Based upon this description, which of the following career roles best describes this nurse‘s role, taking into account her 1. qualifications and experience? A) Clinical nurse specialist B) Nurse entrepreneur C) Nurse practitioner D) Nurse educator Ans A ...

A number of factors influence a patient's personal preferences for hygiene. Because of this, it is important for the nurse to realize which of the following? - correct answer No two individuals perform A number of factors influence a patient's personal preferences for hygiene. Because of this, it is important for the nurse to realize which of the following? - correct answer No two individuals perform hygiene in the same manner. 2. Social groups influence hygiene preferences and practices, i...

the purpose of therapeutic interaction to allow the client to autonomy to make choices when appropriate. keep statements value-free, advice free, and reassurance-free what action should the nurse take in a psychiatric situation when the client describes a physical problem? assess. example: if a client has schizophrenia complains of chest pain take their blood pressure basic communication principles establish trust, nonjudgemental attitude,active listening, offer self, accept cli...

1. Older female client can't sleep at night. Nurse recommends SATA A. Take afternoon nap B. Ask HCP for prescription of mild sedative at bedtime C. Establish regular time for getting up and going to bed D. Drink whiskey, water and honey before bed E. Avoid drinking caffeine before bedtime Ans: C, E 2. The nurse has been alerted by the EMR when scanning the dispensed medication that the dosage is two times higher than the prescribed dose. The nurse should: A. Report mismatch of pre...

1.What is the rationale for using the nursing process in planning care for clients? A. As a scientific process to identify nursing diagnoses of a clients' healthcare problems. B. To establish nursing theory that incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans. C. As a tool to organize thinking and clinical decision making about clients' healthcare needs. D. To promote the management of client care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. C (The nursing process is a problem-...

A 35y/o client with cancer refuses to allow a nurse to insert an IV for scheduled chemo & states that she's ready to go home to die. What intervention should the nurse initiate? Evaluate the client's mental status for competence to refuse treatment Rationale: Competent clients have the right to refuse treatment. The nurse cannot document until the HCP is notified of the patient's wishes & a d/c RX is obtained. Advance directives & DNR are not necessary for competent client to refuse care....

The nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering from an ice park applied to his knee. What action should the nurse take first? A. Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack. B. Instruct the client regarding the need for the covering. C. Reapply the covering after filling with fresh ice. D. Ask the client how long the ice was applied to the skin. Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack (The first action taken by the nurse should be to assess the skin f...