The nurse explains Dr. T. Berry Brazelton's Neonatal Behavioral Scale, which identifies six states of reactivity in newborns
The newborn's body is relatively still and his eyes are open. The parents ask which state the baby is in right now, and how should they react to this state? What is the best answer the nurse could give?
A) Active alert; rock the baby to sleep
B) Active alert; play with the baby
C) Quiet alert; rock the baby to sleep
D) Quiet alert; play with the baby
Ans: D
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1. They should restrict the intake of oranges. 2. They should eat whole-grain cereals. 3. It is important to limit eating frozen vegetables. 4. They should limit eating the peels of apples or pears.
More nurses are stepping into the role of the advanced practice nurse. Which of the following would be the nurse to provide care for children under the age of 18?
A) Women's health nurse practitioner B) Case manager C) Clinical nurse specialist D) Pediatric nurse practitioner
When hypertension is not treated, which health problem can result?
a. Kidney damage b. Prostate enlargement c. Diabetes mellitus d. Seizures
When a fetus is stressed, catecholamine release (epinephrine, norepinephrine) occurs from the medulla oblongata, shunting blood _______ the brain, heart, and adrenal glands.
A. Toward B. Away from