On an Apgar evaluation, reflex irritability is tested by which of ...

[Mr3Hunna]

On an Apgar evaluation, reflex irritability is tested by which of the following?
 
  A) Raising the infant's head and letting it fall back
  B) Slapping the soles of the feet and observing the response
  C) Dorsiflexing a foot against pressure resistance
  D) Tightly flexing the infant's trunk and then releasing it

Question 2

A child who has a history of renal failure and has undergone kidney transplantation is starting school this year. The school nurse knows this child would be classified into which category?
 
  1. Increased use of health care services
  2. Dependent on medications or special diet
  3. Functional limitations
  4. Dependent on medical technology

[aham8f]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale:
1. Although the child with a history of renal failure is categorized as a child dependent on medical technology, post-transplantation changes the classification to dependent on medications or special diet, as daily anti-rejection medications are paramount for this child.
2. Although the child with a history of renal failure is categorized as a child dependent on medical technology, post-transplantation changes the classification to dependent on medications or special diet, as daily anti-rejection medications are paramount for this child.
3. Although the child with a history of renal failure is categorized as a child dependent on medical technology, post-transplantation changes the classification to dependent on medications or special diet, as daily anti-rejection medications are paramount for this child.
4. Although the child with a history of renal failure is categorized as a child dependent on medical technology, post-transplantation changes the classification to dependent on medications or special diet, as daily anti-rejection medications are paramount for this child.

[Mr3Hunna]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[samiel-sayed]

Gracias!