The nurse explains that the placenta functions as an endocrine gland, secreting estrogen, progesterone, and:
a. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
b. alpha-fetoprotein (AFP).
c. human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).
d. luteinizing hormone (LH).
C
The placenta secretes HCG.
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Staff nurses consider their manager as effective when the manager has what skills? (Select all that apply.)
1. Interpersonal relationship skills 2. Understanding of the organization and how it works 3. Ability to establish goals and objectives 4. Maintains focus on upper management 5. Skilled at avoiding change and maintaining a steady state
Optimal infant birth weight is difficult for pregnant adolescents to obtain because:
a. they have not completed their own growth spurt. b. there are insufficient uterine supporting structures. c. the amniotic fluid is variable in pregnant adolescents. d. blood volume has not reached adult pro-portions.
During a physical exam of the patient's nails, the nurse depresses the nail edge to blanch it, and then releases it. What is the nurse assessing with this technique?
1. Whether clubbing of the nail is present 2. How brittle the nails are 3. Whether the nail is well attached to the nail bed 4. Capillary refill
Which of these tasks can be appropriately delegated to the nursing assistive personnel?
a. Performing the every-2-hour neurologic check b. Obtaining a complete set of VS and charting c. Instructing the parents on changes in neurologic status d. Changing the dressing on the surgical site