What are three conditions that may result in Down syndrome?
What will be an ideal response?
1 . Nondisjunction during gametogenesis, leading to the formation of an abnormal gamete containing an extra chromosome 21
2 . An extra chromosome 21, acquired as part of a translocation chromosome
3 . Nondisjunction occurring in the zygote.
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The nurse assesses the client and finds that the client's temperature is 102°F. The nurse administers Tylenol 650 mg, as ordered by the physician, and repeats the temperature measurement in one hour for what purpose?
1. Assessment of the temperature 2. Diagnosing that the client still has a fever 3. Evaluating the effectiveness of the medication 4. Planning to take the temperature in one hour
A 77-year-old female has fallen in her home and is brought to the emergency department by ambulance with a suspected fractured hip. X-rays confirm a fracture of the neck of the left femur
What complication is common in fractures of the neck of the femur? A) Osteoporosis B) Avascular necrosis C) Nonadherance of bones D) Septicemia
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient who is nonverbal following a traumatic injury. What would be the best way for the nurse to assess this patient's level of pain?
A) Ask the patient to draw a picture of the pain B) Ask the paramedics what they think is the patient's pain level C) Ask the patient to describe the pain D) Ask the family if they have noticed any changes in the patient's behavior
What is the most common cause of obstructed airway?
a. Loose dentures b. The tongue falling to the back of the throat c. A large, poorly chewed piece of meat d. Drinking alcohol