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Which stage of development classifies boys and girls as differing very little in terms of size? Rationale During the school-age stage of development, boys and girl differ very little in terms of size. During the toddler, preschool, and adolescence stages of development boys are often larger than girls. Attainment of which skills would be expected in a 7-month-old child? Toddler Preschool School-age Adolescence The child pulls themself to stand or sit. The child is able to pick up small...

Which age group has the highest incidence of lead poisoning? Incorrect (163) Adult Toddler Adolescent Which stage of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) would a client with a CD4+ T cell count of 325 cells/mm be classified? Rationale The incidence of lead poisoning is highest in late infancy and toddlerhood. Children at this stage explore the environment and because of their increased level of oral activity, put objects into their mouths. Adults have a greater risk of cardiovascular...

Which adverse effect would the nurse monitor for after administering vitamin K to a newborn? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Rationale Adverse reactions associated with vitamin K injections rarely occur, but can include pain at the injection site, edema, and erythema. Jaundice and hemolysis are not known to be associated with Vitamin K administration. Test-Taking Tip: Be alert for details. Details provided in the stem of the item, such as behavioral change...

Which sign in the newborn infant would reflect an Apgar score of 1 in the category of respiration? Rationale A slow, weak cry would be scored as a 1 in the category of respiration in the Apgar scoring system. A good cry would receive a score of 2. A grimace is a sign that is evaluated in the category of reflex irritability, not respiration. Absent respiration would receive a score of 0 in the respiration category of the Apgar score system. Good cry Grimace Absent respiration Slow, weak ...

Which factor is the likely cause of the laboratory result when arterial blood gases done on a client who is being resuscitated after cardiac arrest show a low pH? 2/26/23, 9:30 PM Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing - Quiz performance Ketoacidosis Irregular heartbeat Lactic acid production Sodium bicarbonate administration Rationale Cardiac arrest causes decreased tissue perfusion, which results in anaerobic metabolism and lactic acid production. Fat-forming ketoacids occur in diabetes. An i...

By which age does the anterior fontanel of the skull close? Rationale The anterior fontanel usually closes between 12 and 18 months. Hence, 20 to 24 months, 26 to 30 months, and 32 to 36 months are all incorrect choices. Which statement is true about Piaget’s theory of cognitive development? 12 to 18 months 20 to 24 months 26 to 30 months 32 to 36 months Piaget’s theory includes five periods that are related to age. In the late preoperational stage, the children experience animism....

During a routine second-trimester visit to the prenatal clinic a client expresses concern regarding gaining weight and losing her figure. She says to the nurse, 'I’m going on a diet.' Which is the nurse's best response? Rationale Weight reduction is not advised during pregnancy; an additional 340 calories a day during the second trimester is recommended. When the client reaches the third trimester, another 120 calories should be added to her diet. A pregnant woman should not diet duri...

Which substance listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) is considered addictive and therefore, a substance of possible abuse?Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Some correct answers were not selected Rationale Alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, and antianxiety medications are all considered substances of abuse in the DSM-5. Tobacco, opioids, inhalants, sedatives, hypnotics, and stimulants are also li...