The following problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medication, and other factors

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Determine the body surface area (BSA) for each of the following children using the BSA nomogram. Include two decimal places with your answers.

A normal proportioned child, weighing 7.5 pounds. BSA = __________ m2
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


0.23 m2

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A systematic process of organization-wide participation and partnership in planning and implementing improvement methods to understand and meet customer needs is called:

a. QI c. QM b. QA d. TM

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The nurse is instructing a patient on conducting breast self-examination. What should the nurse include in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)

A) Stand in front of a mirror and place one arm behind the head. B) Lie down and place one arm behind the head. C) Use the finger pads of the three middle fingers of the hand. D) Use one level of pressure to feel all the breast tissue. E) Move in a circular pattern to check the entire breast.

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Normally, the anteroposterior diameter of the chest wall is half the transverse diameter

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which question is most important for the nurse to ask a patient who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) before administering the first dose?

a. "Do you drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages?" b. "Have you ever had high blood pressure?" c. "How many seizures do you have daily?" d. "What other drugs do you take daily?"

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