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kaid0807

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A female patient tells the nurse that she has four children and has had three pregnancies. How should the nurse document this?
 
  a. Gravida 3, para 4
  b. Gravida 4, para 3
  c. This information cannot be documented using the terms gravida and para. d.
  The patient seems to be confused about how many times she has been pregnant.

Question 2

Which of these actions is most appropriate to perform on a 9-month-old infant at a well-child checkup?
 
  a. Testing for Ortolani sign
  b. Assessment for stereognosis
  c. Blood pressure measurement
  d. Assessment for the presence of the startle reflex



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Gravida refers to the number of pregnancies, and para refers to the number of children. One pregnancy was with twins.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Until the age of 12 months, the infant should be assessed for Ortolani sign. If Ortolani sign is present, then it could indicate the presence of a dislocated hip. The other tests are not appropriate for a 9-month-old child.



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