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Which of the following statements is correct with regard to transpyloric (TP) feeds?

A parent inquires about the benefits of giving breast milk to their ELBW infant. You reply with which of the following statements:

You could be sued for ___________ if your radio report to the hospital describes the patient in a manner that injures his or her reputation. A) libelB) assaultC) slanderD) negligence

When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient’s privacy by:A) using coded medical language.B) not disclosing his or her name.C) withholding medical history data.D) refraining from objective statements.

1. Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by:A) maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.B) using medical terminology to ensure the patient understands.C) positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient.D) withholding unpleasant information until arrival at the hospital.

Proton pump inhibitors, H2 antagonists, and pro-motility agents may be associated with which of the following?

Communicating with hearing-impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of the following, except: A) shining a light on your face when you are in a darkened environment.B) elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation.C) placing yourself in a position to ensure that the patient can see your lips.D) providing pen and paper if the patient prefers to write his or her response.

During your assessment of a 20-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea, you ask him when his headache began, but he does not answer your question immediately. You should: A) repeat your question because he probably did not hear you.B) allow him time to think about the question and respond to it.C) ask him if he frequently experiences severe headaches and nausea.D) tell him that you cannot help him unless he answers your questions

The purpose of a pH probe study is the following:  

Which test is appropriate for the detection of non-acid reflux in a neonate?