Which term means the energy use of each cell and the work performed by the body?
a. Goiter
b. Menarche
c. Metabolism
d. Thyrotoxicosis
ANS: C
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A preterm infant was born at 31 weeks and has been admitted to the NICU. The nurse notes expiratory grunting, nasal flaring, and cyanosis on room air. Which laboratory findings would correlate with this condition?
A. PaCO2: 56 mm Hg B. PaO2: 76 mm Hg C. pH: 7.30 D. SaO2: 94%
The physical condition of the infant is assessed at birth through the use of an Apgar score
If the infant has a heart rate of 105, is crying, has some flexion in the arms, sneezes, and has a pink body and blue limbs 5 minutes after delivery, the baby's Apgar score is: a. 5. b. 7. c. 8. d. 10.
The nurse is caring for a client and family member who are distressed about not having a concrete medical diagnosis. The client states, "I have been through a lot of tests, and I still know nothing
" When confirming a psychobiologic diagnosis, the nurse is most accurate to state which of the following? A) "We should have the conclusion of the tests soon. Hang in there." B) "Diagnosis takes time to consult the specialist and to get those reports." C) "Confirmation is achieved by ruling out other diseases that manifest similar symptoms." D) "Psychotherapy will provide the best data to make a diagnosis."
A 36-year-old woman has been diagnosed as having uterine fibroids. When planning care for this patient, the nurse should know that:
a. Fibroids are malignant tumors of the uterus that require radiation or chemothera-py. b. Fibroids will increase in size during the perimenopausal period. c. Menorrhagia is a common finding. d. The woman is unlikely to become pregnant as long as the fibroids are in her ute-rus.