The nurse is aware that factors that play a part in increasing the risk of ear infections include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Parental smoking
b. Breastfeeding
c. Daycare outside the home
d. Excessive pacifier use
e. Exposure to cold, windy weather
A, C, D
Factors that may contribute to increased risk of ear infections are parental smoking, daycare outside the home, and excessive pacifier use. Breastfeeding for at least the first 6 months of a child's life has reduced the incidence of AOM.
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The remark by the nurse that gives the client verbal tracking feedback is
a. "Describe your relationship with your wife.". b. "Am I correct in stating you are feeling angry with your wife?" c. "You're saying you do not have a good relationship with your wife.". d. "Give me an example of not getting along with your wife.".
The nurse is assessing a child who is 3 years old. The Babinski Reflex is assessed and noted to be present. The nurse knows that:
1. This is a normal response to the test. 2. This is an abnormal response to the test and should be further assessed. 3. The reflex is abnormal, but the child will eventually grow out of it. 4. This is normal and should be repeated on both feet.
32°C = ________
A. 89.6°F B. 50°F C. 0°F D. 8.96°F
A nurse notices multiple lesions on a patient's left hand that are 0.5 cm in width, elevated, circumscribed, and filled with serous fluid. What kind of primary lesions are these?
a. Macules b. Patches c. Vesicles d. Bullae