Weak acids become more ____ when a patient has alkalosis (high pH)
a. ionized
b. non-ionized
Ans: a. ionized
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A) Assess heart rate. B) Ask client to drink 8 ounces of water. C) Assess vital signs. D) Ask client to urinate.
When measuring the newborn during a general assessment, which is the correct assessment?
A. Wrap the tape measure around the head below the ears. B. Wrap the tape measure around the head starting at the nose. C. Wrap the tape measure around the abdomen at the umbilicus. D. Wrap the tape measure around the chest below the nipple line.
Intramuscular phytonadione (vitamin K) 0.5 mg is prescribed for a newborn. After the medication is prepared, in which anatomical site does the nurse administer it?
A. Gluteal muscle B. Deltoid muscle C. Rectus femoris muscle D. Vastus lateralis muscle