The nurse prepares to assess a newborn who is considered to be large for gestational age (LGA). Which of the following would the nurse correlate with this gestational age variation?
A) Strong, brisk motor skills
B) Difficulty in arousing to a quiet alert state
C) Birth weight of 7 lb 14 oz
D) Wasted appearance of extremities
B
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A hospital patient's medication administration record specifies a dose of NPH insulin to be administered subcutaneously at 8 AM. The nurse has checked the patient's blood glucose level prior to administering the drug and it is 55 mg/dl
How should the nurse respond to this assessment finding? A) Administer the scheduled dose of insulin and encourage the patient to eat breakfast promptly. B) Withhold the insulin and facilitate a dose of intravenous glucagon. C) Hold the dose of insulin and consult with the patient's primary care provider. D) Administer half of the ordered dose before breakfast and half of the dose after breakfast.
After an institutional project has been developed, the next step is to conduct a pilot study (a trial study). Based on the Iowa Model, which step would identify the success or failure of a pilot study?
A) Developing an evaluation plan B) Measuring client outcomes prior to implementation C) Training relevant staff in the use of the new guideline D) Evaluating the project in terms of both the process and the outcomes
A nurse needs to perform suctioning using a wall suction machine on an adult client with breathing difficulties due to airway congestion. What amount of negative pressure should the nurse apply for this client?
A) 100 to 140 mm Hg B) 145 to 150 mm Hg C) 95 to 100 mm Hg D) 50 to 95 mm Hg
A drug given by which route would be associated with the greatest first-pass effect?
A. Sublingual B. Oral C. Subcutaneous D. Intravenous