Initial treatment to dislodge a severe foreign body airway obstruction in a responsive infant involves
a. blind finger sweeps
b. bag-valve mask ventilation
c. abdominal thrusts
d. back slaps
Answer: d. back slaps
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A nurse provides teaching for a patient about to begin taking an FGA drug for schizophrenia. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about side effects of these drugs?
a. "Dry mouth and constipation are uncom-mon with this medication." b. "I may experience gynecomastia and ga-lactorrhea." c. "I may feel lightheaded or dizzy and should sit or lie down if this occurs." d. "Sedation may occur initially, but will subside in 1 to 2 weeks."
The item most likely to be left in place when the client is sent to the operating room (OR) is
a. an engagement ring. b. a hearing aid. c. a wig. d. well-fitting dentures.
A newborn is diagnosed with the salt-losing form of congenital adrenogenital hyperplasia. On what should the nurse focus when assessing this patient?
A) Dehydration B) Hypoglycemia C) Bleeding tendency D) Excessive cortisone secretion
The perinatal nurse is teaching Chantal about breastfeeding and explains that the most appropriate time to breastfeed is:
A) 3–4 hours after the last feeding B) When her infant is in a quiet alert state C) When her infant is in an active alert state D) When her infant exhibits hunger-related crying