Which of the following is a positive sign of pregnancy?
a. Fetal movement felt by the woman
b. Amenorrhea
c. Breast changes
d. Visualization of fetus by ultrasound
D
The only positive signs of pregnancy are auscultation of fetal heart tones, visualization of the fetus by ultrasound, and fetal movement felt by the examiner.
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A) Interrupted sleep pattern B) Hot flashes C) Epistaxis (nose bleed) D) Increased weight
When the ventricles relax, the blood remaining in the arteries exerts a minimum or:
a. diastolic pressure. b. pulse pressure. c. hypertension. d. systolic pressure.
The local school board has allowed students with certain chronic conditions to have their medications with them at all times. Which situation should the nurse be particularly alert to?
1. The child with ADHD should take the appropriate medication at the appropriate time. 2. The child with diabetes has a tube of glucagon in his or her backpack. 3. The child with asthma knows how to correctly use the inhaler. 4. The child with a neurogenic bladder is able to self-catheterize.
General guidelines for conducting a physical assessment include
a. allowing time at the conclusion of the assessment to discuss relevant findings. b. helping patients who are older or disabled focus on identifying their limitations. c. conducting the assessment in the same sequence each time in every situation. d. encouraging the patient to change positions often.