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What is the best position of a joint to be in when performing MMT,  in order for the muscle to have optimal contraction

The rectus femoris is a/an ___________________ when you flex your knee when lying in a prone position 

A 9 year old is in a spica cast and complains of pain 1 hour after receiving intravenous opioid analgesia. What should the nurse do first?

A mother brings her 18-month-old to the clinic for a well-child exam. Which comment made by the parent requires further investigation?

The RN encounters the following assessment findings in a 12-month-old with cerebral palsy.  Which finding is a priority when planning care?

The nurse is preparing a child for discharge following a sickle cell crisis. The mother makes the following statements to the nurse. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is caring for a child who is receiving cyclophosphamide, an alkylating agent. Which of the following should be the priority assessment?

The RN is administering the second unit of packed RBC for a child with a vaso-occlusive crisis from sickle cell anemia. The child begins complaining of chills, itching, and flank pain. What is the nurses best action?

The RN is providing discharge teaching to the parents of an infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip who is being treated with a Pavlik harness. Which statement by parents indicate the need for further teaching? 

The RN is assessing the gross motor skills of a 24-month-old toddler. Which assessment finding indicates that the toddler is achieving appropriate developmental milestones?  The 24-month-old is able to…