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Sherpath: Childhood Disorders and Developmental Disorders Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which assessments can the nurse use to evaluate the intellectual skills of a school- aged child? Select all that apply. Play catch with the child. Give the child a puzzle to solve. Provide a scenario and have the child explain cause/effect relationships. Present a story and then have the child determine the correct order of events. Ask the child to articulate his or her feelings; listen for to...

sherpath obesity Exam Questions and Answers Using body mass index (BMI) classification, which patient's height and weight would be considered obese? 5 ft 5 in, 186 lb The patient's BMI is 31. Patients with a BMI in the range of 30-39 are considered obese The nurse notes that a patient's waist measurement is 100 cm and hip measurement is 80 cm. Calculate the patient's waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and determine the relevant risk for health complications. 1.25, with an increased risk of d...

Sherpath: Childhood Disorders and Developmental Disorders Exam Questions and Answers Which assessments can the nurse use to evaluate the intellectual skills of a school-aged child? Select all that apply. Play catch with the child. Give the child a puzzle to solve. Provide a scenario and have the child explain cause/effect relationships. Present a story and then have the child determine the correct order of events. Ask the child to articulate his or her feelings; listen for ton...

1 PHARMACOLOGICAL METHODS OF PAIN RELIEF SHERPATH EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ A patient has received fentanyl, and her respiratory status is rapidly declining. Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering to counteract the effects of this drug? Correct Answer: Naloxone Naloxone counteracts opioid-induced respiratory depression. A woman is administered fentanyl during labor and is still experiencing significant pain. Which presc...

Sherpath: HEENT Conditions Questions and Answers The nurse notices edema on the head of the newborn. What initial action should the nurse take? The nurse should educate the parents on the cause of the issue to eliminate fear. The nurse should palpate the head closely to see if the edema crosses the suture lines. The nurse should assess the child for jaundice because of the breakdown of the red blood cells. The nurse should discuss the need of the infant to be placed on the abdomen s...

sherpath obesity Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Using body mass index (BMI) classification, which patient's height and weight would be considered obese? - Answer- 5 ft 5 in, 186 lb The patient's BMI is 31. Patients with a BMI in the range of 30-39 are considered obese The nurse notes that a patient's waist measurement is 100 cm and hip measurement is 80 cm. Calculate the patient's waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and determine the relevant risk for health complications. - Answer- 1.25, ...

Sherpath-Cholelithiasis/Cholecystitis Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A patient presents to the emergency department and reports frequent small light- colored stools and fever. On examination, the nurse notes jaundice of the skin and sclera and a white blood cell (WBC) count of 15,000 /μL. An ultrasound examination indicates the patient has a dilated common bile duct with gallstones. What is the priority nursing intervention for this patient? - Answer- Prepare the patient for ERCP D...

1 CHAPTER 1 – SHERPATH EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Which nursing proficiency is defined as being able to anticipate nursing care and establish long-range goals? Correct Answer: Competent Which early nursing leader made significant contributions to the field of epidemiology? Correct Answer: Florence Nightingale Regardless of how it is defined, nursing is described as which kind of profession? Correct Answer: Holistic Which organization's def...

1 PEDS SHERPATH EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ The progression of function in infants can be described by which patterns of growth and development? Correct Answer: Simple to complex General to specific A rapid pace of growth is common in which age group? Correct Answer: From birth to 2 years From puberty to 15 years A nurse is measuring the height and weight of a 4-year-old child during the well-child visit. The child's parents comment that th...

1 NUTRITION SHERPATH EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ The nurse is caring for an older adult who lives alone. The nurse becomes concerned that the patient is getting inadequate nutrition based on which neurologic manifestations? A. Decreased Alertness B. Slower muscle response time C. Decreased Hearing D. Decreased visual acuity E. Slower problem-solving Correct Answer: Answer: A, B, E The nurse is caring for an older adult with Alzheimer diseas...