The nurse is assessing a toddler-age patient during a scheduled examination. When assessing the spine, which normal developmental change may be noted?
1) Kyphosis
2) Lordosis
3) Scoliosis
4) Kyphoscoliosis
ANS: 2
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1. power that comes with caring for patients. 2. power that comes with knowledge. 3. power that comes with increased education. 4. power that comes with job responsibilities.
The nurse is reviewing the different types of laws. An example of administrative law that affects nursing is:
a. civil rights acts. b. substance abuse laws. c. nurse practice acts. d. negligence laws.
Self-care practices may NOT always be effective because:
a. the issues exceed one's coping skills b. others' needs should always come first c. the inner healer may not want to help d. other people may have better answers
The health care provider ordered intraperitoneal heparin for a patient with a new PD catheter to prevent clotting of the catheter by blood and fibrin formation. How does the nurse advise the patient?
a. Watch for bruising or bleeding from the gums b. Make a follow-up appointment for coagulation studies c. Intraperitoneal heparin does not affect clotting times d. Heparin will be given with a small subcutaneous needle.