Which of the following is considered normal change in the central
nervous system of an older adult
a) Decrease in brain volume
b) Pain
c) Change in balance or coordination
d) Numbness
- Correct Answer - A) decrease in brain volume
Which of the following is not true regarding pediatric anatomy
a)children are more susceptible to foreign body airway obstruction
b) until age 10 yr, the resp rate is faster because of lower lung volume
c) until puberty, Children’s bones are harder
- Correct Answer - c) until puberty, Children’s bones are harder
Which of the following is not true regarding safe sleeping habits for
infants
a) infants should only have a small pillow
b) infants should not sleep in the same bed as caregiver
c) infants should be placed on their back to sleep
d) the infants mattress should be firm
- Correct Answer - A) infants should only have a small pillow
, True or False. The AAP recommends well child visits at 3-5 days of age,
by 1 month, and then 2,4,6,9 and 12 months
- Correct Answer - True
True or False. It is advisable to complete a full assessment, on an infant,
before attempting to listen to heart and lungs.
- Correct Answer - False
Which is true about thorax and lung changes in older adults
a) the chest wall becomes more elastic with improved chest expansion
b) older adult smokers have an increased number of alveoli
c) cough becomes less effective with impaired airway clearing
d) residual volume decreases with age
- Correct Answer - C) cough becomes less effective with impaired airway
clearing
Which of the following would be included in the focused or advanced
practice neurological assessment
a) graphesthesia
b) inspect pupillary response
c) Evaluate muscle tone and strength
d) assess communication and speech
- Correct Answer - Graphesthesia
Nutrition assessment is important for the
- Correct Answer - Braden Scale
Which of the following is considered abnormal regarding newborn/infant
physical growth
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