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waynest

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is preparing to measure the length, weight, chest, and head circumference of a 6-month-old infant. Which measurement technique is correct?
 
  a. Measuring the infant's length by using a tape measure
  b. Weighing the infant by placing him or her on an electronic standing scale
  c. Measuring the chest circumference at the nipple line with a tape measure
  d. Measuring the head circumference by wrapping the tape measure over the nose and cheekbones

Question 2

The nurse should measure rectal temperatures in which of these patients?
 
  a. School-age child
  b. Older adult
  c. Comatose adult
  d. Patient receiving oxygen by nasal cannula


k.lashomb

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
To measure the chest circumference, the tape is encircled around the chest at the nipple line. The length should be measured on a horizontal measuring board. Weight should be measured on a platform-type balance scale. Head circumference is measured with the tape around the head, aligned at the eyebrows, and at the prominent frontal and occipital bonesthe widest span is correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Rectal temperatures should be taken when the other routes are impractical, such as for comatose or confused persons, for those in shock, or for those who cannot close the mouth because of breathing or oxygen tubes, a wired mandible, or other facial dysfunctions.


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waynest

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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