The perinatal nurse explains to the prenatal class attendees that at full term, about ten percent of the maternal weight gain is attributed to the:
A) Maternal reserves
B) Fetal tissue
C) Placental fluid
D) Blood, uterine, and breast tissue
C
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1. The kidneys retain bicarbonate. 2. The kidneys excrete bicarbonate. 3. The lungs will retain carbon dioxide. 4. The lungs will excrete carbon dioxide.
Prior to administering morphine to a 10-year-old child, the nurse reviews the adverse effects of the drug. Which system is primarily affected by the drug, causing most of the adverse effects?
A) Central nervous system B) Peripheral nervous system C) Digestive system D) Musculoskeletal system
A newborn has pink skin, a pulse rate of 110 beats/min, a vigorous cry, and active motion with a slow and irregular respiratory effort. What would be the Apgar score for this infant?
A) 8 B) 9 C) 6 D) 7
A surgical patient has been in the PACU for the past 3 hours. What are the determining factors for the patient to be discharged from the PACU? Select all that apply
A) Absence of pain B) Stable blood pressure C) Ability to tolerate oral fluids D) Sufficient oxygen saturation E) Adequate respiratory function