Premature infant - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Supine Hypotensive Syndrome - correct answer Dizziness and a drop in blood pressure caused when the mother is in a supine position and the weight of the uterus, infant, placenta, and amniotic fluid compress the inferior vena cava, reducing return of blood to the heart and cardiac output. hypotension in supine patients b/c fetal weight Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) - correct answer A structured assessment tool that allows you to rapidly form a general impression of the infant or chi...

Test Bank For Current Medical Diagnosis And Treatment 2023 62nd Edition By By Maxine Papadakis, Stephen Mcphee, Michael Rabow & Kenneth Mcquaid Sample 10. A mother of three young children is newly diagnosed with breast cancer. She is intensely committed to fighting the cancer. She believes she can control her cancer to some degree with a positive attitude and feelings of inner strength. Which of the following traits is she demonstrating that is linked to health and healing? 1) Invincib...

Origin: Chapter 1, 1 1. The nurse providing family-centered care in a hospital setting reflects on the focus of the health care provided in today's society. Which statement best describes the current definition of health? A) Health is described as 'an absence of disease.' B) Health is measured by monitoring mortality and morbidity of a group. C) Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. D) Technological gains made in health care are shared equally among all...

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to child health and pediatric nursing 2. Factors influencing child health 3. Growth and development of the newborn and infant 4. Growth and development of the toddler 5. Growth and development of the preschooler 6. Growth and development of the school-age child 7. Growth and development of the adolescent 8. Atraumatic and family-centered care of children 9. Health supervision 10. Health assessment of children 11. Caring for children in diverse setting...

1. Your client attempted suicide with a medication overdose. Which intervention would be most effective in preventing an adolescent from attempting suicide again? a. Assessing his financial level b. Help him learn better problem -solving skills at school c. Coordinate involvement of a mental health provider to allow child to express feelings d. Encourage him to make more friends at his after-school job 2. The nurse evaluates teaching provided to a school age child and parents about the m...

NUR 254 EXAM 4 REVIEW (Hematology and Oncology) Anemia - ANS The most common hematologic disorder of childhood Anemia - ANS Decrease in number of RBCs and/or hemoglobin (Hgb) concentration below normal Anemia - ANS Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood Consequences of Anemia - ANS Decrease in oxygen-carrying capacity of blood and decreased amount of oxygen available to tissues Consequences of Anemia - ANS When develops slowly, child adapts Consequences of Anemia -...

Which of the following substrates is the most influential to achieve optimal weight gain for the premature infant? A. Carbohydrate B. Fat C. Protein D. Sodium Correct Answer-C. Proteins are the driving source for weight gain in the premature infant as the major functional and structural components of all human cells. Carbohydrates have been used to augment energy nutrition; however, their benefits do not appear to be independent of protein supply. Additionally, if carbohydrates exceed desira...

Which disorder is characterized by damage to the mucosa of the duodenum and jejunum and impaired secretion of secretin, cholecystokinin, and pancreatic enzymes? a. Wilson disease b. Cystic fibrosis c. Gluten/sensitive enteropathy d. Galactosemia - ....ANSWER...c. Gluten/sensitive enteropathy EXPLANATION: Gluten/sensitive enteropathy is characterized by damage to the mucosa of the duodenum and jejunum and has secondary effects that exacerbate malabsorption. The secretion of intes...

HESI 799 RN Exit Exam Questions and Answers (2023/2024) (Certified Solutions) Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? a. Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea. b. Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discomfort c. Review with the clie...

Subjective Changes - ANSWER-Amenorrhea, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, urinary frequency, breast changes, quickening, abdominal enlargement. Objective Changes - ANSWER-Pregnancy test, fetal heart sounds, fundal height. Developmental task of becoming a parent - ANSWER-Love and protect the child, parents identify changing roles and are willing to make the lifestyle changes, parents identify with parents roles, parents discuss what roles mean, couple incorporates child into relationship, coupl...