Hair loss is:
a. Alopecia
b. Dandruff
c. Pediculosis
d. Hirsutism
A
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A nursing student asks a nurse working in the newborn nursery how vitamin K deficiency is treated in newborns. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "A newborn infant's intestinal flora will produce vitamin K." b. "If coagulation studies show a bleeding disorder, oral menadione is given." c. "Menadione is given intravenously shortly after delivery." d. "Phytonadione is given intramuscularly immediately after delivery."
The nurse is discussing the risk of poisoning with the mother of two toddlers and a preschool-age child. Which statement made by the mother indicates a need for more teaching by the nurse?
a. "I keep all medicines and chemicals in a locked cabinet." b. "The children take their medicine well when I tell them it is candy." c. "I have syrup of ipecac just in case anything does happen." d. "I always get child-resistant containers."
Compared to adults, which of the statements about children is true?
1. Children's proportions are the same as adults. 2. Children have lower metabolic rates than adults. 3. Children have a greater body surface area to total weight than adults. 4. Children have lower fluid requirements per weight than adults.
The nurse assesses a reduction in a patient's peripheral vision. Which additional measure would be a priority during the assessment of this patient?
A. Intraocular pressure assessment B. Retinal assessment C. Cranial nerve assessment D. Neck range of motion assessment