When assessing the apical pulse of the neonate, the stethoscope should be placed at the:
A) First or second intercostal space
B) Second or third intercostal space
C) Third or fourth intercostal space
D) Fourth or fifth intercostal space
C
Third or fourth intercostal space
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Trisomy 13, also known as Patau syndrome, is the least common and most severe of the autosomal trisomies. It has an average survival of:
1. Less than three days. 2. Less than two weeks. 3. Less than six months. 4. Less than five years.
Which of the following characteristics are considered guidelines for the writing of appropriate goals and outcomes? (Select all that apply.)
1. Singular 2. Realistic 3. Practical 4. Observable 5. Measurable 6. Meaningful
Which statement about the use of restraints and seclusion is correct?
a. Any health team member can order their use. b. They may be used only for continuous physical safety of the person, a staff member, or others. c. They may only be used when less restric-tive measures fail to protect the person, a staff member, or others. d. They must be discontinued when the phy-sician rounds again.
Following an outpatient procedure for which the patient received general anesthesia, which finding(s) indicate(s) to the nurse that the patient is ready to be discharged? (Select all that ap-ply.)
a. The patient ambulates to the bathroom with minimal assistance. b. The patient cannot read and voice an un-derstanding of discharge instructions. c. The patient has been awake for 2 hours. d. The patient is able to empty the bladder. e. The patient plans to drive home.