During an oral examination of a 4-year-old Native-American child, the nurse notices that her uvula is partially split. Which of these statements is accurate?
a. This condition is a cleft palate and is common in Native Americans.
b. A bifid uvula may occur in some Native-American groups.
c. This condition is due to an injury and should be reported to the authorities.
d. A bifid uvula is palatinus, which frequently occurs in Native Americans.
ANS: B
Bifid uvula, a condition in which the uvula is split either completely or partially, occurs in some Native-American groups.
You might also like to view...
An infant with a history of diarrhea and poor feeding for 2 days is admitted to a CCU. The infant has progression of coolness toward the trunk, prolonged capillary refill, and moderate tachycardia and is somewhat difficult to arouse
What additional assessment data should the nurse collect first? A) Cardiac monitor pattern B) Serial blood pressure C) Deep tendon reflexes D) Status of anterior fontanelle
A nurse is caring for four teenagers with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which patient should the nurse see first?
A. pH: 7.22 B. Potassium: 7.2 mEq/L C. Sodium: 128 mEq/L D. White blood cell count: 17,250 mm3
Which of the following is not a characteristic of critical thinking?
a. dependent thinking c. intellectual humility b. proactive d. creative
A nurse is working with a group of refugees who recently arrived in the United States after suffering terrible violence in their country. The nurse knows that they should be assessed for
A. Communicable diseases B. Injuries related to torture or sexual assault C. Mental illness such as PTSD D. All of the above