An 18-year-old pregnant woman asks why she has to have a routine alpha-fetoprotein serum level drawn. You explain that this
A) is a screening test for placental function.
B) tests the ability of her heart to accommodate the pregnancy.
C) may reveal chromosomal abnormalities.
D) measures the fetal liver function.
C
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A red and white wound surface with blanching but no blister formation describes what depth of burn injury?
a. Superficial partial-thickness burn c. Deep dermal partial-thickness burn b. Moderate partial-thickness burn d. Full-thickness burn
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with pneumonia. Which assessment findings would help determine the type of pneumonia the client is experiencing?
1. The client's complaint of shortness of breath 2. Productive cough with large amounts of rust-colored sputum 3. The client's complaint of chest pain 4. A temperature of 38.3 °C (101 °F)
The nurse is teaching a first-time mother on the danger signs to report to the health care provider. What information should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A) Extreme thirst B) Shaking chills C) Aching muscles D) Painful urination E) Passage of blood clots
What is important to assess when critically appraising a literature review?
a. If previous studies support the research problem b. If textbooks are included in the reference list c. What sources are used to provide study funding d. Whether relevant studies are discussed