The nurse is helping a new mother who is learning to breastfeed her newborn. The nurse shows her how to hold the infant and touch the corner of the infant's mouth, which causes the infant to turn toward the stimulated side
The nurse tells the mother that this response is called: A. Moro's reflex.
B. the tonic neck reflex.
C. the rooting reflex.
D. the sucking reflex.
C
The rooting reflex helps the newborn locate the source of nourishment.
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A client arrives in the emergency department undergoing CPR after being rescued from submersion in cold water. The nurse should recognize that CPR should be continued until the client's:
a. core temperature reaches 94 degrees Fahrenheit and cardiac status is evaluated b. electrocardioversion can be attempted c. family member can authorize "do not resuscitate" orders d. reason for being in cold water is determined
All states require mandatory licensure of nurses, meaning that a nurse must have a license to practice legally in that state
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which health care worker should be referred to critical incident stress debriefing?
a. Nurse who works at an oncology clinic where patients receive chemotherapy b. Case manager whose patients are seriously mentally ill and are being cared for at home c. Health care employee who worked 8 hours at the information desk of an intensive care unit d. Emergency medical technician (EMT) who treated victims of a car bombing at a department store
The nurse reviews the laboratory results for a patient and determines the viscosity of the blood is thick. Which laboratory result did the nurse check?
a. Arterial blood gas b. Blood culture c. Hematocrit d. Potassium