To weigh a newborn, which of the following would be most appropriate?
A) Weighing a dry diaper on the scale to determine its accuracy
B) Setting the scale to zero after placing the baby on it
C) Covering the platform with a warm blanket before placing the newborn on it
D) Washing the platform with a disinfectant solution before placing the newborn on it
C
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1. Infection. 2. Oxygen need. 3. Bleeding. 4. Hypoglycemia.
Orthopedic surgery can be used to correct a variety of orthopedic conditions. What conditions can be corrected by orthopedic surgery? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Joint disease B) Stable fractures C) Tumors D) Inflammed tissue E) Nectotic tissue
A patient with hypothyroidism begins taking PO levothyroxine [Synthroid]. The nurse assesses the patient at the beginning of the shift and notes a heart rate of 62 beats per minute and a tem-perature of 97.2°F
The patient is lethargic and difficult to arouse. The nurse will contact the provider to request an order for which drug? a. Beta blocker b. Increased dose of PO levothyroxine c. Intravenous levothyroxine d. Methimazole [Tapazole]
A nurse in the emergency room suspects intimate partner violence (IPV) after examining a client. Another nurse questions how often this occurs. Which response by the nurse would be most accurate?
A) 100,000 women each year seek medical care for injuries caused by intimate partner violence. B) Its incidence has surpassed that of accidents and stranger rapes and muggings. C) Of all murdered women, 15% are victims of intimate partner violence. D) One in three women treated for major injuries are victims of intimate partner violence.