To assess the mental status of a 9-month-old ICU patient, the nurse could assess for
A) a Babinski reflex.
B) a positive Kernig's sign.
C) spontaneous arousability.
D) intact cranial nerves.
C
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1. Teaching seizure precautions. 2. Effects of opioids on long-term vision problems. 3. Dangers of overdose. 4. Recognition of signs of withdrawal.
A patient has asked the nurse about the clotting cascade, and the nurse explains that plasminogen is a component necessary in the clotting cascade. Where in the body is plasminogen present?
A) Myocardial muscle tissue B) All body fluids C) Cerebral tissue D) Renal cells
The physiology instructor is discussing the GI system with the pre-nursing class. What should the instructor tell the students is the function of the GI tract?
A) The breakdown of food particles into the atomic form for digestion B) The elimination of digested unabsorbed vegetable matter and other waste products C) The absorption into the bloodstream of small nutrient molecules produced by digestion D) The reabsorption of medication not needed by the body
Anticipatory guidance for an infant for the 4th month should include the fact that she probably will
A) develop a fear of strangers. B) be able to turn over onto the back. C) insist on things being done her way. D) have many "blue" or moody periods.