During an examination, the pregnant woman should be allowed to lie ____.

A. in a semireclined position
B. in a fetal position
C. on her abdomen
D. on her right side


Answer: A

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One of your friends on a hunting trip in Montana has suffered a severe localized cold injury to his hand and fingers. He does not have any life-threatening conditions and you elect to rewarm the affected areas. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for your friend?

a. Immerse the hand and fingers in water that is no hotter than 120°F. b. Place the hand lower than the heart after rewarming is complete. c. Slowly warm the affected hand using hot packs. d. Thaw and rewarm the tissue as quickly as possible.

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RNs who receive additional training and certification in pregnancy and childbirth are called:

A) nurse anesthetists. B) nurse practitioners. C) nurse midwives. D) licensed practical nurses. E) None of the above

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Cyanotic attacks of newborn is reported with code _____.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The margin of safety measure of a particular drug is a more consecutive (in the direction of safety) measure of drug toxicity than the therapeutic index for that drug

a. true b. false

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