What is most descriptive of the shape of the anterior fontanel in a newborn?
a. Circle
b. Square
c. Triangle
d. Diamond
ANS: D
The anterior fontanel is diamond shaped and measures from barely palpable to 4 to 5 cm. The shape of the posterior fontanel is a triangle. Neither of the fontanels is a circle or a square.
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The nurse demonstrates how to flush the ventriculoperitoneal shunt by the use of the ____________________ that is in place behind the infant's ear
ANS:
A male patient with a medical background tells the nurse that he is not satisfied with the oral synthetic testosterone that has been prescribed for him and he would like to try a natural form of oral testosterone
Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse? A) "Natural testosterone undergoes a high first-pass effect and is not used orally." B) "Natural testosterone poses a higher risk of gynecomastia." C) "Natural testosterone undergoes a short first-past effect and is less extensively metabolized than what has been prescribed for you." D) "Natural testosterone would be more effective for you."
The nurse is assessing a client for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Which of the following disease processes are associated with this syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
1. Infection 2. Pancreatitis 3. Ischemia 4. Trauma 5. Massive transfusions 6. Heart failure
The client is a vegetarian. What information would the nurse give the client as it relates to the avoidance of vitamin deficiencies?
1. A vegetarian diet is adequate to meet all of your needs, so there should be no vitamin deficiencies. 2. Look at the types of foods eaten on the vegetarian diet and evaluate for possible vitamin B12 sources. 3. Increasing fluids and fiber with the vegetarian diet will help prevent vitamin deficiencies. 4. You are at risk for vitamin C deficiencies by following a vegetarian diet.