The triage nurse receives a call from a mother of an obese infant who appears pale, sweaty, and has become increasingly irritable. What data should the nurse gather next?
A. Newborn's daily iron intake
B. Number of wet diapers a day
C. Skin color
D. Bilirubin level
A
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Why is a tympanic thermometer considered more accurate than other types of thermometers?
a. The thermometer probe is blunt and wide. b. It takes a brief time to register. c. The tympanic membrane shares circulation with the hypothalamus. d. The tympanic membrane and the brain have the same temperature.
A nurse on the pediatric unit contemplates the changes in healthcare insurance for 2014 when speaking with other colleagues. Which aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affect children favorably? Select all that apply
A) Insurance companies cannot deny coverage based on preexisting conditions. B) Insurance companies cannot drop children who have serious illnesses. C) Benefits are paid through private benefactors. D) All children are covered regardless of whether the parents are covered. E) The government must make appropriate arrangements for children of laypeople.
The informatics nurse is reviewing electronic data interchange (EDI) with a group of new nurse colleagues. Which statement best describes the impact of the EDI?
A) Supplies proof of recovery B) Eliminates second opinions C) Interacts with multiple databases D) Facilitates the approval of patient claims
A parent of a newborn asks the nurse why young children seem to become ill so often when compared with older children and adults. Which is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Newborns have lower numbers of natural killer cells." 2. "Newborns have high levels of IgA in their systems." 3. "Newborns are lacking lymphoid tissue." 4. "Newborns have an immature thymus gland."