A frustrated mother tells the school nurse that her income is too high to qualify for Medicaid and too low to afford private health insurance. The nurse suggests that she may be eligible for:
a. An HMO
b. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
c. WIC
d. The State Children's Health Insurance Program
D
The State Children's Health Insurance Program has expanded coverage to many uninsured children who are ineligible for Medicaid. The Division of Maternal and Child Health does not provide insurance. HIPAA protects privacy. WIC is a supplemental food program.
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a. colloid osmotic pressure. b. osmoreceptors. c. oncotic pressure. d. hydrostatic pressure.
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a child with suspected Kawasaki disease. Which of the following findings is indicative of this condition?
A) Acne, hirsutism, or striae B) Dry, fissured lips and strawberry tongue C) Malar rash D) Café au lait spots
What does the nurse understand about caloric needs for school-age children?
a. The caloric needs for the school-age children are the same as for other age groups. b. The caloric needs for school-age children are more than they were in the preschool years. c. The caloric needs for school-age children are lower than they were in the preschool years. d. The caloric needs for school-age children are greater than they will be in the adolescent years.
The active ingredient found in OTC stimulants is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).