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The Glasgow Coma Scale consists of an assessment of
 
  a. Pupil reactivity and motor response
  b. Eye opening and verbal and motor responses
  c. Level of consciousness and verbal response
  d. ICP and level of consciousness

Question 2

Home care for a woman with a low-risk pregnancy should include:
 
  A. encouragement to stay on bed rest.
  B. assessment of blood glucose.
  C. instruction on use of a uterine activity monitor.
  D. assessment of fetal heart rate and activity.



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Answer to Question 1

B
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A Pupil reactivity is not a part of the Glasgow Coma Scale but is included in the
pediatric coma scale.
B The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses eye opening, and verbal and motor responses.
C Level of consciousness is not a part of the Glasgow Coma Scale.
D Intracranial pressure and level of consciousness are not part of the Glasgow
Coma Scale.

Answer to Question 2

D
With a low-risk pregnancy, you should assess maternal vital signs, urine, weight, fundal height, dietary intake, hygiene, and physical activity. Fetal assessments should include heart rate and activity.



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