The "placental barrier" refers to a barrier between the
A. bloodstreams of the mother and the fetus
B. placenta of the mother and bloodstream of the mother
C. bloodstream of mother and brain of mother
D. bloodstream and brain of both mother and fetus
A. bloodstreams of the mother and the fetus
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The nursing staff can provide the four-year-old with a sense of security by: 1. Providing new toys for the child. 2. Asking a hospital volunteer to visit the child daily and stay as long as possible. 3. Explaining to the child that mom and dad also are sick and cannot come to visit. 4. Keeping the child's security blanket with the child at all times.
As part of an emergency preparedness program, a nurse learned about the threat of bioterrorism and the appropriate responses to this threat. Bioterrorism involves the malicious distribution of
A) explosives. B) highly flammable materials. C) radioactive substances. D) harmful microorganisms.
A classmate asks the student nurse how to make a flashcard. What is the student nurse's most accurate response?
1. Write all the information about a topic on the front of the card. 2. Write a list of key terms on the front of the card. 3. Write a question about a key topic on the front and the answer on the back. 4. Use different colored cards for each topic discussed in class.
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a mother to help promote healthy sleep for her 3-week-old baby. Which of the following recommended guidelines might be included in the teaching plan?
A) Place the baby on a soft mattress with a firm flat pillow for the head. B) Place the head of the bed near the window to provide fresh air, weather permitting. C) Place the baby on his or her back when sleeping. D) If the baby sleeps through the night, wake him or her up for the night feeding.