A woman in her second trimester wants to continue her weight-lifting and exercise plan. Which exercise would the nurse advise against participating in?
A.
Calf stretches
B.
Weight lifting
C.
Pelvic tilts
D.
Walking lunges
ANS: D
Lunges may injure connective tissue in the pelvic area and should be avoided. The other
exercises are acceptable, but the woman should be cautioned to use resistance bands instead of free weights.
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A mother brings her 18-month-old child into the clinic for a well-baby check-up. A nurse will administer measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) to the child. What dosage will the nurse administer?
A) 1.0 mL subcutaneously B) 0.75 mL subcutaneously C) 0.5 mL subcutaneously D) 0.25 mL subcutaneously
Which entry will require follow-up by the nurse manager?
0800 Patient states, "Fell out of bed." Patient found lying by bed on the floor. Legs equal in length bilaterally with no distortion, pedal pulses strong, leg strength equal and strong, no bruising or bleeding. Neuro checks within normal limits. States, "Did not pass out." Assisted back to bed. Call bell within reach. Bed monitor on. -------------------Jane More, RN 0810 Notified primary care provider of patient's status. New orders received. -------------------Jane More, RN 0815 Portable x-ray of L hip taken in room. States, "I feel fine." -------------------Jane More, RN 0830 Incident report completed and placed on chart. -------------------Jane More, RN a. 0800 b. 0810 c. 0815 d. 0830
A patient complains of periods of confusion and forgetfulness at times, and reports clear thought process at most times of the day. The symptoms have been gradually worsening. What should the nurse say in response to this patient?
A. "Everybody has a few problems with memory as they get older." B. "You should probably have an MRI of your brain." C. "Have you started any new medications since the symptoms began?" D. "You probably have nothing to worry about; it's most likely stress-related."