Which medical term is used to describe the white cheeselike substance that covers the skin of newborns at birth?
1) Vernix caseosa
2) Milia
3) Lanugo
4) Erythema toxicum
ANS: 1
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The last set of vital signs showed heart rate 48, BP 148/74, respiratory rate 28 and irregular. The nurse suspects that these vital signs are: 1. Probably normal for this child. 2. A sign of increased intracranial pressure. 3. A sign that this child has a spinal cord injury. 4. Typical for a sleeping child at this age.
The client who is HIV positive has a bout of Pneumocystis pneumonia and is prescribed to take a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim). Which precaution is most important for the nurse to stress to this client?
A. "If you miss one dose, take two tablets at the next scheduled dose." B. "Drink at least 4 liters of fluid/day while taking this medication." C. "Do not take this medication within 4 hours of taking any other medication." D. "Avoid direct sunlight or use a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 45 during and for 2 weeks following drug therapy."
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
1. Homeostasis 2. Temperature regulation 3. Blood pressure regulation 4. Secretion
An intraosseous line should be inserted in a critical patient if:
A. the patient will require a whole blood transfusion. B. IV access is unsuccessful after three attempts. C. you cannot readily see a visible peripheral vein. D. you cannot establish IV access within three minutes.