The nurse multiplies and divides simple fractions when ...

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The nurse multiplies and divides simple fractions when calculating drug doses for clients. Which of the following fractions occur when multiplying 2/5 by 5/8?
 
  A) 16/25
  B) 1/4
  C) 4
  D) 2/5

Question 2

During assessment of the reflexes in the newborn, the nurse notices that the newborn baby turns her head in the direction of the touch when the cheek is stroked. What is this reflex called?
 
  A) Babinski's reflex
  B) Moro's reflex
  C) Stepping reflex
  D) Rooting reflex

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Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
When multiplying fractions, the nurse would multiply the numerators to get the new numerator, multiply the denominators to get the new denominator and then reduce the fraction to the lowest term. 2  5 = 10; 5  8 = 40; 10/40 = 1/4 when reduced.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Newborns exhibit the rooting reflex by turning the head toward the direction of the stimulus when the lip or cheek is stroked. Babinski's reflex can be elicited when the sole of the foot is scraped from heel to toe, resulting in the big toe fanning out. Moro's reflex is elicited when sudden noises or jarring movements cause the newborn to throw out the arms and draw up the legs. Stepping reflex occurs when the newborn is held upright with the feet touching a surface, resulting in the newborn stepping with one foot and then the other.