The nurse observes a child with cerebral palsy demonstrate
involuntary, uncoordinated motion that is constant. Which type of cerebral palsy do these symptoms indicate?
A) Ataxic cerebral palsy
B) Athetoid cerebral palsy
C) Rigidity cerebral palsy
D) Spastic cerebral palsy
Ans: B
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A community health nurse is assigned to cover a school health office when the school's nurse is ill. A child is waiting for the nurse's arrival, saying a particular medication is needed. Which of the following can the nurse expect to find
in the school health office? (Select all that apply.) a. A nursing policy book with standing orders and nursing protocols b. Medications clearly labeled with student name, as well as typical medication information (e.g., name, dose) c. Approval from the student's teacher for the student to see the nurse for the medication each day d. The student's written assent for the medication to be administered when requested e. Written request from a health care provider for that student to receive that medication f. Written request from the student's parents for the specific medication to be administered
The case manager reviews a patient's chart to see that he has been in the hospital for 8 days. The nurse realizes the case manager is working within the component of:
1. Utilization review. 2. Care planning. 3. Discharge planning. 4. Social services.
In the traditional public health prevention framework, the level of prevention that includes early detection and initiation of treatment for disease, or screening, is referred to as the
A. Clinical level B. Primary level C. Tertiary level D. Secondary level
The client at 14 weeks' gestation has undergone a transvaginal ultrasound to assess cervical length. The ultrasound revealed cervical funneling. How should the nurse explain these findings to the client? "Your cervix:
A. Has become cone-shaped and more open at the end near the baby." B. Is shortened, and you will deliver your baby prematurely." C. Is short, and has become wider at the end that extends into the vagina." D. Was beginning to open but now is starting to close up again."