Assessment of a newborn at 40 weeks' gestation reveals that he has a low birthweight. Which of the following weights would the nurse identify as a low birthweight?
A) 4,400 g
B) 3,400 g
C) 2,400 g
D) 1,400 g
C
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1. 7 years. 2. 10 years. 3. 13 years. 4. 8 years.
A nurse is planning to speak with a parent support group about childhood autism. What will the nurse include?
a. Significant signs of the disorder manifest by 1 year of age. b. The earliest signs of autism are impulsivity and overactivity. c. Autism is usually diagnosed when the child goes to elementary school. d. Medications can cure childhood autism.
You have admitted a patient to the Neurolog Intensive Care Unit with a brainstem herniation. The patient is now exhibiting an altered level of consciousness
The nurse has determined that the patient's mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 60 with an intracranial pressure (ICP) reading of 5 mm Hg. The nurse would be correct in determining the cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) as which of the following values? A) Normal B) High C) Low D) Compensating
A public health department becomes aware of an impending health problem before any problem is reported to the agency. Which of the following has most likely occurred within the community? (Select all that apply.)
a. Doctors are feeling rushed as they interact with each patient. b. Emergency departments are notably busier than usual. c. Nurses are calling in ill to the local hospital. d. Pharmacists are discussing the increase in medication purchases.