« previous next »

Author Question: Electrolytes are not measured by weight; their electrical activity is expressed in milliequivalents. ... (Read 69 times)

nmorano1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 598
on: Jul 11, 2018
Electrolytes are not measured by weight; their electrical activity is expressed in milliequivalents. The nurse clarifies that 1 milliequivalent of potassium has the same combining power as 1 milliequivalent of:
 
  a. nitrogen.
  b. oxygen.
  c. hydrogen.
  d. magnesium.

Question 2

A nurse assessing a 2-month-old infant expects the infant to:
 
  a. crawl on the floor.
  b. creep on the floor.
  c. sit up steadily without support.
  d. hold its head up while in the prone position.


Joc

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Electrolytes are measured in milliequivalents: 1 milliequivalent of any electrolyte is equal to 1 milliequivalent of hydrogen.

Answer to Question 2

D
At 2 months the infant is able to hold the head up while in the prone position. Infants may crawl at 7 months and creep at about 9 months. By the end of the seventh month infants can sit up steadily without support.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

Did you know?

There used to be a metric calendar, as well as metric clocks. The metric calendar, or "French Republican Calendar" divided the year into 12 months, but each month was divided into three 10-day weeks. Each day had 10 decimal hours. Each hour had 100 decimal minutes. Due to lack of popularity, the metric clocks and calendars were ended in 1795, three years after they had been first marketed.

a) When standing, keep your weight over your front leg. b) Avoid placing your foot under the table. ... a) When standing, keep your weight over your front leg. b) Avoid placing your foot under the table. ...
a) Shift your weight at the end of your reach. b) Avoid overreaching. a) Shift your weight at the end of your reach. b) Avoid overreaching.
The effect of pH on the activity of lysozyme The effect of pH on the activity of lysozyme
Components of Weight Gain during Pregnancy Components of Weight Gain during Pregnancy
How skeletal muscle activity encourages blood flow through veins How skeletal muscle activity encourages blood flow through veins
DNA polymerase proofreading activity DNA polymerase proofreading activity
Video: Metaphase I Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library