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Which parameter correlates best with measurements of total muscle mass?
- A. Height
- B. Weight
- C. Skinfold thickness
- D. Upper arm circumference
Correct Answer: D
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The nurse is aware that skin turgor best estimates what?
- A. Perfusion
- B. Adequate hydration
- C. Amount of body fat
- D. Amount of anemia
Correct Answer: B
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Superficial palpation of the abdomen is often perceived by the child as tickling. Which measure by the nurse is most likely to minimize this sensation and promote relaxation?
- A. Palpate another area simultaneously
- B. Ask the child not to laugh or move
- C. Begin with deeper palpation and gradually progress to superficial palpation
- D. Have the child help with palpation by placing his or her hand over the palpating hand
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
When transitioning from intravenous to oral morphine, what would the nurse anticipate regarding the oral dose in comparison to the intravenous dose to achieve equianalgesia?
- A. Same as the intravenous dose
- B. Greater than the intravenous dose
- C. One half of the intravenous dose
- D. One fourth of the intravenous dose
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When switching from intravenous to oral morphine, a higher oral dose is required to achieve equianalgesia due to significant metabolism from the first-pass effect. Choosing the same oral dose as the intravenous dose would provide less pain relief. Opting for a dose greater than the intravenous dose is necessary to achieve the same analgesic effect. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.
The caregiver asks why the 6-month-old infant needs to have solid foods when breast milk is such a good source of nutrition. What would be the best response by the nurse?
- A. Solid foods, especially iron-fortified cereals, are introduced to meet the infant's increased nutritional needs, including iron, which breast milk alone may not provide adequately.
- B. The extrusion reflex must be developed and feeding solid foods will help the infant to develop this reflex.
- C. Breastfeeding will become painful when the infant gets more teeth, so the infant needs to eat solid foods.
- D. By this age the infant becomes interested in trying new skills.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct response is A. Solid foods, especially iron-fortified cereals, are introduced to meet the infant's increased nutritional needs, including iron, which breast milk alone may not provide adequately. Choice B is incorrect because the extrusion reflex is related to the tongue-thrust reflex, not the nutritional needs of the infant. Choice C is incorrect as breastfeeding does not become painful when the infant gets more teeth, and it is not a reason for introducing solid foods. Choice D is incorrect as the infant's interest in trying new skills is not a primary reason for introducing solid foods at this age.
What findings would the nurse consider normal in assessing the anterior fontanel of a neonate?
- A. Closed anterior fontanel
- B. Sunken anterior fontanel
- C. Bulging anterior fontanel
- D. Pulsating anterior fontanel
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Pulsating anterior fontanel. The fontanel should feel flat, firm, and well demarcated. Pulsations are frequently visible at the anterior fontanel, which is a normal finding in a neonate. A closed anterior fontanel, as mentioned, is a potential sign of a major abnormality. A sunken or bulging fontanel (when the infant is quiet) may be indicative of distress or a major abnormality. Therefore, options A, B, and C are considered abnormal findings when assessing the anterior fontanel of a neonate.