The clinic nurse confirms that a patient is pregnant. She reports to the nurse that she has regular periods, and the first day of her last period was on January 20. Using Nägele's rule, what due date will the nurse relay to the patient?
a. September 23
b. September 27
c. October 23
d. October 27
ANS: D
Nägele's rule is often used to establish the EDD. This method involves subtracting 3 months from the date the LNMP began and then adding 7 days.
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a. Check color vision annually until the age of 18 years. b. Ask the child to identify the color of his or her clothing. c. Test for color vision once between the ages of 4 and 8 years. d. Begin color vision screening at the child's 2-year checkup.
Which of the following is not considered an entrance skill?
1. A smile 2. Gait and body position 3. A firm handshake 4. Manner of dress
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A) Edema B) Bradycardia C) Hypokalemia D) Hypertension E) Hypernatremia
You detect the presence of a heave, which is best described as
a. a lifting of the cardiac area. b. a pulsating mass. c. periodic gasping respirations causing the chest wall to rise. d. vibrations similar to those felt when your hand is placed on a purring cat.