The shivering mechanism of heat production is rarely operable in the newborn
Nonshivering ____________________ is accomplished primarily by metabolism of brown fat, which is unique to the newborn, and by increased metabolic activity in the brain, heart, and liver. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
thermogenesis
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A client has a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What comfort measure does the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Ambulate the client. b. Apply a warm moist pack. c. Massage the client's leg. d. Provide an ice pack.
Which of the following cardiac rhythm abnormalities would lead a health care provider to ques-tion an order for digoxin?
a. Atrial tachycardia b. Atrioventricular (AV) block c. Atrial fibrillation d. Sinus tachycardia
After the nurse describes fetal circulation to a pregnant woman, the woman asks why her fetus has a different circulation pattern than hers. In planning a response, the nurse integrates understanding of which of the following?
A) Fetal blood is thicker than that of adults and needs different pathways. B) Fetal circulation carries highly oxygenated blood to vital areas first. C) Fetal blood has a higher oxygen saturation and circulates more slowly. D) Fetal heart rates are rapid and circulation time is double that of adults.
Which of the following descriptions are true of oral leukoplakia?
A. Flat, white patches that run along the tongue B. Cannot be removed by scraping C. Ninety percent are malignant D. Etiology is unknown