The perinatal nurse knows that a vaginal examination provides information such as:
A) Extent of cervical dilatation
B) Cervical effacement
C) Strength of uterine contractions
D) Fetal presentation
A, B, D
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Mental health is said to be influenced by which of the following factors? (Select all that apply.)
a. Diet and nutritional intake b. Inherited characteristics c. Activities of daily living d. Childhood nurturing e. Life circumstances
A nurse tearfully confides to the head nurse that being assigned to care for eight patients is stressful and overwhelming. The head nurse assesses the use of a healthy coping mechanism observing the nurse:
a. writing down long lists of needed interventions before starting the day's work. b. delegating appropriate care assignments to nursing assistants. c. asking a co-worker to take one of her patients. d. asking for the day off.
The nurse assesses a group of older adults at a senior center for conditions related to an aging endocrine system. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse prioritize and address first?
A) Blood glucose of 300 in an 88-year-old person B) Metabolic syndrome in a 67-year-old person C) New onset of peripheral edema and constipation in a 72-year-old adult D) The presence of a Dupuytren contracture in a 78-year-old adult
What is the caloric value of fat?
a. 9 cal/g b. 4 cal/g c. 0 cal/g d. 7 cal/g