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madam-professor

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The nurse is preparing to assess the neurologic status of a child with a head injury. Why is this tool being used for the assessment?
 
  A) Look back at the patient's neurologic status the last time the nurse cared for this patient
  B) Create reports based on using a consistent tool
  C) Have a comparison of the child's status from one check to another
  D) Report to the oncoming nurse any significant changes

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a child who is on a cardiac monitor. Which actions would be the most important when caring for this child?
 
  A) Clean the skin with alcohol before placing the electrodes
  B) Confirm the alarms are set with maximum and minimum settings
  C) Check the site and skin condition every couple of hours
  D) Check to be sure that the electrodes are secure when the alarm sounds



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B




madam-professor

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent


Mochi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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