The nurse is aware that some causes of cerebral palsy include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Perinatal cerebral hemorrhage
b. Prolonged labor
c. Maternal use of tobacco
d. Maternal exposure to rubella
e. Sexually transmitted diseases in the mother
A, B, D
Hemorrhage, prolonged labor, and exposure to infectious diseases such as rubella are recognized causes of cerebral palsy.
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a. Data collection c. Data documentation b. Data verification d. Data evaluation
Which is true concerning hepatitis B? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hepatitis B cannot exist in carrier state. b. Hepatitis B can be prevented by HBV vaccine. c. Hepatitis B can be transferred to an infant of a breastfeeding mother. d. Onset of hepatitis B is insidious. e. Principal mode of transmission for hepatitis B is fecal-oral route. f. Immunity to hepatitis B occurs after one attack.
The only treatment alternative left for a patient diagnosed with advanced cancer is a rare, highly experimental bone marrow transfusion with a 10% success rate. The insurance company refuses to authorize payment for the $200,000 procedure, arguing that the money could be better spent providing well-baby screening for 2,000 residents in the service area. What does this decision by the insurance company reflect?
A) Unethical conduct B) Maleficence C) Paternalism D) Utility
During an assessment the nurse suspects that a victim of a motor vehicle crash is a narcotic substance user. Which assessment finding would confirm the nurse's suspicion? Select all that apply.
A. Dilated pupils B. Poor pupillary response to light C. One dilated and unresponsive pupil D. Unequal pupil size E. Small pupils