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rlane42

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Kimberly is having a checkup before starting kindergarten. The nurse asks her to do the finger-to-nose test. The nurse is testing for
 
  a. Deep tendon reflexes
  b. Cerebellar function
  c. Sensory discrimination
  d. Ability to follow directions

Question 2

Parents ask the nurse when should our child's hypospadias be corrected? The nurse responds based upon the knowledge that correction of hypospadias should be accomplished by the time the child is
 
  a. 1 month of age
  b. 6 to 12 months of age
  c. School age
  d. Sexually mature



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Answer to Question 1

B
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A Each deep tendon reflex is tested separately.
B The finger-to-nose-test is an indication of cerebellar function. This test checks
balance and coordination.
C Each sense is tested separately.
D Although this test enables the nurse to evaluate the child's ability to follow
directions, it is used primarily for cerebellar function.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A Surgery to correct hypospadias is not performed when the infant is this young.
B The correction of hypospadias should ideally be accomplished by the time the
child is 6 to 12 months of age and before toilet training.
C It is preferable for hypospadias to be surgically corrected before the child enters
school so that the child has normal toileting behaviors in the presence of his
peers.
D Corrective surgery for hypospadias is done long before sexual maturity.




rlane42

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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