The purpose of pulling on the pinna before inserting a tympanic thermometer is to straighten the ear canal.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Which action by the nurse is most appropriate when conducting a pain assessment for a preschool-age child who has been in a bike accident?
1) Assessing the child's pain with a numeric scale 2) Monitoring the child's heart rate 3) Asking the child to point on a doll where the pain is located 4) Evaluating the child's blood pressure
The goal of Leininger's theory of culture care diversity and universality is to provide _____________________ care to people of diverse cultures
A. Holistic B. Medically appropriate C. Culture-specific and congruent D. Cross-cultural and sensitive
Which of the following statements about taking the pulse on an infant is correct?
A) Use the radial pulse for children under age 6. B) Take the infant's pulse when the infant is active. C) Use a stethoscope to take the apical pulse. D) Do not let the infant handle the stethoscope.
When mechanically securing an injured child's head and neck to a backboard, you should:
A) place padding underneath the occiput. B) avoid placing a strap or tape over the chin. C) use towel rolls instead of a cervical collar. D) manually stabilize the child's torso first.