Mrs. Kelly comes to you for her usual prenatal check-up. You measure the fundal height at 24 cm. What would you estimate the length of her gestation to be?
A) 20 weeks
B) 24 weeks
C) 28 weeks
D) 32 weeks
B) 24 weeks
The fundal height is an approximation of the number of weeks of gestation. For a more accurate estimate, see the figure at the top of page 883.
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A) "Patient exhibits increased muscle tone." B) "Patient demonstrates normal muscle structure with no evidence of atrophy." C) "Patient demonstrates hyperactive deep tendon reflexes." D) "Patient demonstrates an absence of deep tendon reflexes."
The informatics nurse is heading a committee to enhance the sharing of knowledge within a large healthcare organization. Which characteristics should the committee members possess? Select all that apply.
A) Understand the science B) Understand the research evidence C) Able to assist others with comprehension D) Possess an upper level educational degree E) Able to present information for interpretation
In discussing mammography with a client, the nurse would include the current recommendation that
a. all females should have a baseline mammogram at menarche. b. all females should have a baseline mammogram when they are 21. c. mammograms should be done semi-annually in women over age 35. d. mammograms should be done yearly in women over age 40.
The nurse is conducting an examination of a 27-year-old male's genitalia during his annual physical examination. The patient has an erection and the nurse reassures him that this is a normal physiologic response and continues the examination
Why would the nurse continue with the examination at this time? A) They do not; they wait until the erection is gone B) Stopping could cause further embarrassment C) To demonstrate to the patient that there is nothing to be embarrassed about D) It is better to assess the penis when it is erect