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A 6-week-old male infant is brought into the ED by his mother. He has a weeklong history of progressively worsening emesis that is projectile in nature. What is his most likely diagnosis? A. Intussusception. B. Appendicitis. C. Pyloric stenosis. D. Pancreatitis. Correct Answer: C: Projectile vomiting in a 6 week-old male is the classic presentation for pyloric stenosis, obstruction of the pyloric sphincter between the gastric pylorus and the small intestine, caused by hypertrophy and hyp...

Head circumference should be assessed until what age? Correct Answer: 3 years old At birth, head circumference is ____ compared to chest circumference. Correct Answer: larger At what age is a length board required? Correct Answer: 0 - 24 months Proximodistal means developing from _____ to _____. Correct Answer: trunk to extremities At what age is a child half of their adult height? Correct Answer: 2 years What equipment should be used to measure a 24 to 36 month old child's ...

Which of the following laboratory tests is used to confirm the diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis? A. antistreptolysin O titer B. blood urea nitrogen C. serum potassium level D. urine culture Correct Answer: A. antistreptolysin O titer When complete independence for a specific activity is unrealistic for a child with cerebral palsy, success is based on A. accomplishing any part of a task. B. compensating for physical liabilities. C. meeting developmental milestones. D. refining fi...

What ultimately dictates a nurse's scope of practice which is essentially what a nurse can and cannot do in the state in which he/she practices? Correct Answer: The State Nurse Practice Act in each state defines the scope of practice, which is what the nurses can or cannot do as a licensed RN in that state When is it acceptable to not follow the rules associated with HIPPA? Correct Answer: The only exceptions to HIPAA are: 1. If the pt is a danger to himself 2. If the pt is a danger to o...

the most effective avenue for changing the image of nursing is to a. write letters expressing concern to those responsible for negative images on tv b. have nurses as consultants to the media to ensure that the media producers have accurate information about nursing c. have nurses appear and behave professionally and explain what nurses do in patient interactions d. support the Johnson and Johnson campaign by distributing their info abut nursing to students interested in nursing Correct A...