Author Question: The nurse cares for children of all ages with a wide variety of illnesses and injuries. General ... (Read 140 times)

MirandaLo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 538
The nurse cares for children of all ages with a wide variety of illnesses and injuries. General consent or informed consent is required for care. Which of the following is the most important legal consideration?
 
  A) Determining if the child is emancipated
  B) Establishing if the parents are competent
  C) Knowing the laws in the state where the care is being given
  D) Contacting the parents prior to emergency care

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the respiratory system of a newborn. Which of the following anatomic differences place the infant at risk for respiratory compromise? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) The nasal passages are narrower.
  B) The trachea and chest wall are less compliant.
  C) The bronchi and bronchioles are shorter and wider.
  D) The larynx is more funnel shaped.
  E) The tongue is smaller.
  F) There are significantly fewer alveoli.



dawsa925

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A, D, F



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library