Where should the nurse place the stethoscope when assessing the apical pulse of an infant?
A) Between the sternum and the left nipple
B) Above the sternum, slightly to the right
C) Below the ribs about one half of an inch
D) Above the clavicle on the left side
Ans: A
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A) Venous thromboembolism B) Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) C) Myocardial infarction D) Hypertensive urgency
Why should parents be taught never to give bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) to a child?
a. It contains aspirin that can cause Reye's syndrome. b. It changes stool color making the identification of GI bleeding more difficult. c. It has such powerful antidiarrheal effects that toxic megacolon can occur. d. It produces a paradoxical reaction in children that results in worsening of the symptoms.
When the nurse is involved in the in-home phase, the nurse should
A) Use therapeutic communication B) Record findings C) Plan the next visit D) Summarize accomplishments
When writing a conversion factor as a ratio, the number you are converting from is placed ________ the colon in the conversion factor.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).