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waynest

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A nursing instructor is demonstrating how to perform a heel stick on a newborn. To obtain an accurate capillary hematocrit reading, what does the nursing instructor tell the student do?
 
  1. Rub the heel vigorously with an isopropyl alcohol swab prior to obtaining blood.
  2. Use a previous puncture site.
  3. Cool the heel prior to obtaining blood.
  4. Use a sterile needle and aspirate.

Question 2

A 19-year-old woman comes to the gynecologist's office. When the nurse asks the reason for this visit, the woman explains that she has never had a menstrual period and that she is concerned there may be something wrong.
 
  The diagnosis that the physician is most likely to make based on this information is: A. Primary dysmenorrhea.
   B. Secondary infertility.
   C. Primary amenorrhea.
   D. Secondary amenorrhea.



jharrington11

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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The site should be cleaned by rubbing vigorously with 70 isopropyl alcohol swab. The friction produces local heat, which aids vasodilation.

Answer to Question 2

C



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