Whenever there is a history of unexplained lethargy, fussiness, or irritability in an infant, caregivers should suspect ____ syndrome
a. Shaken baby
b. Drugged baby
c. Depressed infant
d. Feeding disorder
A
Shaken baby syndrome should be suspected when an infant has unexplained or vague injuries. This form of child abuse results when the child is vigorously shaken, leading to whiplash-induced bleeding in the brain.
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1. Has a capillary refill of greater than three seconds. 2. Is warm, with a capillary refill of less than three seconds. 3. Has decreased sensation with a weakened dorsalis pedis pulse. 4. Has a palpable dorsalis pedis pulse but a weak posterior tibial pulse.
The nurse explains that the autoimmune disease of acute glomerulonephritis is most usually caused by:
1. frequent cystitis. 2. an upper respiratory infection. 3. childhood disease of mumps. 4. a recent wound infection.
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a. Reposition the client. b. Apply a fetal scalp electrode. c. Record this reassuring pattern. d. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula.
As part of each nurse's evaluation, the nurse manager requires them to complete a self-assessment by rating their skill level on a Likert scale. The scale ranges from 1 (no experience) to 5 (proficient)
The manager's assessment tool is an example of which of the following? a. Review of the literature c. Focus group or interview b. Survey or questionnaire d. Advisory board