The study of the diseases of older adults is known as which of the following?
A. pediatrics
B. orthopedics
C. optometry
D. geriatrics
Answer: D
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A) Hypertension B) Kussmaul respirations C) Increased DTRs D) Shallow respirations
The nurse is discussing vaccination for Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) with the mother of a 6-month-old child. Which of the following comments provides the most compelling evidence to get the vaccination?
A) "This bacteria lives in every human." B) "Young children are especially susceptible to these bacteria." C) "You have a choice of two excellent vaccines." D) "Your child needs this final dose for protection."
A research design that examines relationships between and among variables is referred to as:
A. longitudinal. B. correlational. C. prospective. D. retrospective.
Which of the following findings could prevent early discharge of the newborn who is now 12 hours old?
1. Birth weight of 3000 g 2. One meconium stool since birth 3. Voided clear pale urine three times since birth 4. Breastfed once with some difficulty latching-on and sucking and once with some success for about 5 minutes on each breast