The nurse is caring for a newborn with a diagnosis of dehydration. The nurse recognizes the neonate is at greater risk for dehydration because:
A) 65% of a newborn's weight is water. B) 75% of a newborn's weight is water. C) 55% of a newborn's weight is water. D) 45% of a newborn's weight is water.
B
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Which would be an appropriate topic for the elementary school nurse to include in health promotion activities for students?
a. Housing conditions b. Poor sanitation c. Stranger danger d. Preventing STIs
The legal definition of nursing for any particular state can be found in the
a. state legislature's official newsletter. b. state board of nursing's bylaws. c. governor's official papers. d. state's nurse practice act.
The nurse is preparing to draw a blood sample. Which technique should the nurse implement when performing venipuncture?
a. Insert the needle, bevel up, at a 45-degree angle. b. Select a vein that is rigid, cordlike, and prominent. c. Insert the needle at once after scrubbing the skin with alcohol. d. Pull the skin taut by placing the thumb about 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the site.
An antitussive believed to act by exerting a local anesthetic effect on parts of the respiratory tract is:
a. benzonatate (Tessalon). c. codeine sulfate. b. diphenhydramine HCl (Benadryl). d. dextromethorphan HBr (Benylin DM).