The nurse is assessing the newborn in the nursery. What is the expected shape of the

anterior fontanel in newborn babies?

A) Flat
B) Diamond
C) Cube
D) Triangular


B

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When reviewing laboratory results for a child with hemophilia, the nurse anticipates finding an abnormal:

a. prothrombin time. b. bleeding time. c. platelet count. d. partial thromboplastin time.

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Which of the following tips would be useful to an American nurse preparing for a cross-cultural

encounter with a female client from Japan? (More than one answer may be correct.) A. Anticipate diversity. B. Promote a feeling of acceptance. C. Learn what it means to be the client by assessing health beliefs. D. Facilitate communication by using direct eye contact and a handshake. E. Remember that all Eastern women adhere to the same cultural norms.

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Which intervention helps the client with chronic prostatitis prevent spread of infection to other areas of the urinary tract?

a. "Wear a condom during intercourse." b. "Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverag-es." c. "Be sure to empty your bladder com-pletely at each voiding." d. "Sexual intercourse or masturbation can help drain the prostate."

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Martha is 60 years old. She visits Dr. Patil's clinic for a medical consultation. On enquiry, Martha reveals that she has been experiencing tremors and muscular rigidity. After an initial examination and a few tests, Dr. Patil diagnoses Martha with Parkinson's disease. As the disease has been diagnosed in its earliest stage and the predominant symptoms are tremors and muscular rigidity, what medication will Dr. Patil most likely prescribe?

A. A dopamine receptor agonist B. An anticholinergic drug C. Levodopa D. Levodopa in combination with carbidopa

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