A patient who is able to elevate his or her arm, but not against resistance, should be given a rating of:
A) 1.
B) 2.
C) 3.
D) 4.
C
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as well as other areas that have a white, cheesy coating. The nurse recognizes that this abnormality is: a. Aphthous ulcers. b. Candidiasis. c. Leukoplakia. d. Koplik spots.
The nurse is performing Leopold's maneuvers to determine fetal presentation, position, and lie. Which action would the nurse do first?
A) Feel for the fetal buttocks or head while palpating the abdomen. B) Feel for the fetal back and limbs as the hands move laterally on the abdomen. C) Palpate for the presenting part in the area just above the symphysis pubis. D) Determine flexion by pressing downward toward the symphysis pubis.
What child has a cyanotic congenital heart defect?
a. An infant with patent ductus arteriosus b. A 1-year-old infant with atrial septal defect c. A 2-month-old infant with tetralogy of Fallot d. A 6-month-old infant with repaired ventricular septal defect
Following referral from a family doctor, a 3-year-old boy has been brought to the oncology clinic. The parents express that the patient has been experiencing fatigue, lethargy, and a low-grade fever for the past two weeks
On assessment, the pediatric nurse notes that the patient appears pale and has some abdominal distension. The nurse recognizes that the child's symptoms are most likely related to a diagnosis of: A) acute lymphocytic leukemia. B) chronic lymphocytic leukemia. C) acute myelogenous leukemia. D) chronic myelogenous leukemia.