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Young children are frequently admitted for acute respiratory illnesses because of significant differences in their respiratory systems compared to adults. Which of the following are true about pediatric airways and respiratory system: Select all that apply

Which assessment finding should convince the nurse to “stop” the magnesium sulfate infusion?

Which of the following assessment tools determines gestational age in the newborn ?

When providing education to a child newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder and their family which of the following statements is true:

Arielle is a 36 year old female G3P2002 at 39 weeks gestation who was admitted 24 hours ago for induction of labor. On admission cervical exam was 4cm/90%/-1. Two hours ago she became fully dilated and at a -1 station started pushing. Her prenatal history was uncomplicated aside from diet controlled gestational diabetes. Her membranes spontaneously ruptured 10 hours ago with clear fluid. The fetal heart rate has a baseline of 130 bmp with moderate variability. Since she started pushing she has become very tired and fetal head remains at -1 station after 2 hours. What risk factors for a shoulder dystocia does she have? Select all that apply. 

Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for Group Beta Strep is optimal if given ___ hours or more before birth

A primigravida is being monitored in the prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. What finding should concern her nurse?

What type of lochia would you expect to observe at 7 days following a vaginal birth? 

A nurse and nursing student are discussing the best practices for administering Oxytocin. Which of the following statements by the nursing student requires correction: 

You are caring for a patient in labor. She is 6cm dilated and breathing through her contractions. She is sitting on the birthing ball and she notes that her water breaks. The nurse notes the fluid to be green colored. This indicates the nurse that