A pediatric nurse performs a physical examination on a neonate and notes the diagnosis: spina bifida with the meninges protruding through the defect and containing spinal cord elements. The nurse knows the term for this type of spinal defect is:
A) meningitis.
B) meningocele.
C) myelomeningocele.
D) spina bifida occulta.
C
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The nurse is providing community instruction on the impact of aging and surgical incisional considerations. Which instructional areas would be included in the presentation? Select all that apply
A) Increase protein in the diet. B) Instruct on symptoms of wound/incision infection. C) Cleanse wound/incision with products such as soap and water. D) Avoid showering until healing has occurred. E) Wash with half-strength peroxide to prevent infection. F) Remove any crusted areas from incisional line.
The nurse teaching a patient with trigeminal neuralgia about factors that precipitate an attack would be correct in teaching him to avoid:
A) Washing his face B) Exposing his skin to sunlight C) Using artificial tears D) Drinking liquids at room temperature
The standard deviation is:
A. the square root of the variance. B. a measure of variability. C. an approximate indicator how numbers vary from the mean. D. all of the above
A client with muscular dystrophy is prescribed functional electrical stimulation. What is one benefit of this type of therapy?
A) Gait improvement B) Pain management C) Brain wave stimulation D) Prevention of skin breakdown