As a child begins to develop language skills, the nurse anticipates that the number of words in a sentence:
a. corresponds to the chronological age of the child.
b. increases with each month of age.
c. matches the number of words they know.
d. depends on hollow phrases.
Question 2Generalizing about decline of most functional aspects of the older adult, the nurse recognizes that one area that is not physically affected by age is:
a. physical activity.
b. productivity.
c. cognition.
d. sexuality.
Question 3The most common cause of musculoskeletal disorders in nurses involves a movement that requires the nurse to ________ and _________ at the same time.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 4When reviewing a patient's dietary intake, the nurse recommends that sugar consumption be reduced to the recommended daily level, which is less than:
a. 20 of total daily kilocalories.
b. 15 of total daily kilocalories.
c. 10 of total daily kilocalories.
d. 5 of total daily kilocalories.
Question 5The mother of a 5-month-old child is concerned because the child cannot sit by himself. The nurse explains that sitting alone is not expected until the baby is:
a. 6 months.
b. 7 months.
c. 8 months.
d. 9 months.
Question 6A nurse assesses a patient's dorsalis pedis pulse. If the pulse is difficult to feel and not palpable when only slight pressure is applied, the nurse should document this finding as a:
a. weak pulse.
b. normal pulse.
c. thready pulse.
d. bounding pulse.