An Apgar score of _______ is considered normal for a newborn
a. 8–10
b. 6–10
c. 4–7
d. 0–3
a
An Apgar score of 8–10 is normal for a newborn. A
score of 4–7 is indicative of a moderately depressed con
dition, while a score of 0–3 indicates a severely depressed
condition.
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A patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosis is experiencing a facial rash. What should the nurse instruct the patient regarding skin care?
Select all that apply. 1. Avoid being out of doors during hours of greatest sun intensity. 2. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. 3. Apply hydrocortisone cream 1% to the rash 4?6 times/day. 4. Reapply sunscreen after swimming, exercising, or bathing. 5. Wear a wide-brimmed hat when outside.
A 55-year-old male patient has an abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE) with a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level of 18 ng/mL. The nurse realizes that this patient might be scheduled for which diagnostic test?
1. transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) 2. bone scan 3. MRI 4. CT scan of the spine
Identify the best and most inclusive definition of nursing research
a. A rigorous method of scientific inquiry b. A study that will be implemented after a review by the Institutional Review Board of the hospital c. Scientific knowledge generated through an exhaustive review of the literature d. A systematic process to test or discover information with the goal of improving client care
A client is to receive a vaccine for measles. The vaccine includes antigens that, when added to the body, create an antibody response. This is an example of _____ immunity
a. acquired active b. acquired passive c. natural active d. natural passive