The mother of a 5-month-old child is concerned because the child ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

The 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 2

A 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.

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Answer to Question 1

B
By the end of the seventh month, the child can sit up without support.

Answer to Question 2

C
A thready pulse is difficult to feel and is not palpable when only slight pressure is applied. A weak pulse is somewhat stronger than a thready pulse but not palpable when light pressure is applied. A normal pulse is easily felt but not palpable when moderate pressure is applied. A bounding pulse feels full and springlike even under moderate pressure.