When doing a neurologic assessment of a newborn, the nurse ...

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When doing a neurologic assessment of a newborn, the nurse recognizes that: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Muscle tone is assessed by moving various parts of the newborn's body while the newborn's head remains in a neutral position.
  2. The newborn is somewhat hypertonic.
  3. Muscle tone should be symmetrical.
  4. Shortly after birth, the infant is flaccid at rest.
  5. Diminished muscle tone requires further evaluation.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a woman about her menstrual cycle. Which is the most important change that happens during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
 
  1. Maturation of the graafian follicle
  2. Multiplication of the fimbriae
  3. Secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin
  4. Proliferation of the endometrium

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: This is the correct way to assess muscle tone.
Rationale 2: The newborn will resist the examiner's attempts to extend the elbow and knee joints.
Rationale 3: Muscle tone should be symmetrical.
Rationale 4: The infant should never be flaccid.
Rationale 5: If decreased muscle tone is noted, further evaluation is necessary.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Follicle-stimulating hormone is elevated during the follicular phase, and the graafian follicle matures.
Rationale 2: Fimbriae do not multiply in number.
Rationale 3: Human chorionic gonadotropin is produced by a fertilized egg during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycles.
Rationale 4: Proliferation of the endometrium occurs during the secretory phase of the ovarian cycle.

[stephzh]

Excellent

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