Asphyxia manifestations - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What factor predisposes an infant to fluid imbalances? a. Immature kidney functioning b. Decreased surface area c. Lower metabolic rate d. Decreased daily exchange of extracellular fluid - Answer Answer: A Rationale: The infant's kidneys are functionally immature at birth and are inefficient in excreting waste products of metabolism. Infants have a relatively high body surface area (BSA) compared with adults. This allows a higher loss of fluid to the environment. A higher metabolic rate i...

RNC-Low Risk Prenatal Exam 199 Questions with Verified Answers Infant cuff should be how much wider than the diameter of the limb being measured? - CORRECT ANSWER 25-55% 3 categories of infant temperament - CORRECT ANSWER easy, difficult, slow to warm This type of murmur is usually Grade 2-5. This murmur appears within hours of birth and is almost always the result of aortic and pulmonary stenosis or coarctation of the aorta - CORRECT ANSWER A loud systolic ejection murmur A tightly ...

What is the most common cause of cerebral palsy (CP)? a. Central nervous system (CNS) diseases b. Birth asphyxia c. Cerebral trauma d. Neonatal encephalophathy CORRECT ANSWER ANS: D Approximately 80% of CP is caused by unknown prenatal causes. Neonatal encephalopathy in term and preterm infants is believed to play a significant role in the development of CP. CNS diseases such as meningitis or encephalitis can result in CP. Birth asphyxia does not contribute to some cases of CP. Cerebral ...

Surfactant -chemical produced in the lungs to maintain the surface tension of the alveoli and keep them from collapsing * without this, surface tension is harder and it's harder to breathe When does surfactant synthesis and storage begin? 24 weeks' gestation When are breathing movements detected in utero? 11 weeks' gestation When do fetuses/babies produce enough surfactant? 35 week's gestation Lecithin-sphingomyelin ratio (L-S ratio) Ratio used to determine fetal lung matu...

NURS 3610 Quiz 2 | Questions, Answers and Rationales A nurse is observing the electronic fetal heart rate monitor tracing for a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation and is in labor. The nurse should suspect a problem with the umbilical cord when she observes which of the following patterns? A. Early decelerations B. Accelerations C. Late decelerations D. Variable decelerations Variable decelerations occur when the umbilical cord becomes compressed and disrupts the flow of oxygen to the fet...

1. What are the 5 phases of Disaster Management? Do you only know what each is called, or can you analyze and apply your knowledge to assess, plan and implement care during each phase? ● Phase 1: Preparedness ○ Ex: Having a disaster plan in place that involves multiple people and agencies ○ Based on previous experiences knowledge ○ BEFORE occurrence of disaster ● Phase 2: Mitigation ○ Measures taken to reduce harmful effects of disaster when there is knowledge about impe...

CAISS Exam 2023 With Actual Questions and Answers 100% Boxed & Bold Text - Represent AIS coding rules and conventions and contain directives to assist in the appropriate use of specific descriptions. Brackets - Denote inclusive or exclusive information. Parentheseses - Include synonyms or occasionally, non-clinical terms and provide a definition for the injury description. Semicolons - Separate injury descriptors that are comparable in severity. Bold Type - Identifies an anatomical str...

Advanced Pathophysiology HESI review questions and answer. Predictor questions Document Content and Description Below metabolic acidosis - low pH, low HCO3 metabolic alkalosis - high pH, high HCO3 respiratory acidosis - low pH, high CO2 respiratory alkalosis - high pH, low CO2 metabolic acidosis causes - Primary Cause: Addition of large amounts of fixed acids to body fluids; Contributing Causes: Lactic acidosis (circulatory failure), Ketoacidosis (diabetes, starvation), Phosphates and sulfates...

MED SURG →PRIORITY TWO 1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administ...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM 2019 RETAKE WITH NGN (Questions With Correct and Verified Answers 2023/2024) 100% Correct. A nurse is admitting a client who reports chest pain and has been placed on a telemetry monitor. Which of the following should the nurse analyze to determine whether the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction? a. PR interval b. QRS duration c. T wave d. ST segment Rationale: ST elevation indicates MI. ST depression indicates ischemia 7. A nurse is teaching a clien...