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For vaginal birth to be successful, the fetus must adapt to the birth canal during the descent. The turns and other adjustments necessary in the human birth process are termed the “mechanism of labor.”  List the seven cardinal movements in the mechanism of labor in the correct order.

Using the fetal heart tracing below, what is the baseline and variability of the tracing? Select all that apply.

True tapeworms absorb their nutrients from the host’s intestines through:

A nurse has received report regarding their patient in labor. The woman’s last vaginal examination was recorded as 5/80/+1. The nurse’s interpretation of this assessment is that

Cultura (7 points total)  Based on the cultural information in Nuestro Mundo: Panoramas in chapters 1 & 2 as well as some cultural topics we have covered together as a class, circle the answer that best completes the sentence (1 point each, 7 pts. Total)   1. [blank1] es una lengua oficial que se habla en España (que NO es español).   2. La ciudad “perdida” de [blank2] es una civilización antigua de las incas en Perú.   3. En Valencia y diferentes regiones de España, un plato típico con base de arroz es [blank3].  4. Los [blank4] famosos de Guatemala son una tradición milenaria de las mujeres mayas.  5. Se usa el voseo (vos) en los paises diferentes de latinoamérica en vez del tuteo (tú). La conjugación correcta de “hablar” en el voseo es: [blank5]. 6. In some Latin American countries, they use the noun endings “-e/es” or “-x/xs” instead of the traditional “-o/os/a/as”. For example, “Los chicos” or “Las chicas” changes to > “Les chiques”. “Los latinos” or “Las latinas” changes to > “Lxs latinxs”. The “-e/es” or “-x/xs” endings are [blank6]. 7. Se usan el vosotros (por ejemplo: “vosotros habláis”) en [blank7].  

Comprensión Auditiva (7 puntos) Your instructor will read a brief passage about a student named Emilia López. Listen carefully to the selection and indicate if each phrase is Cierto/Falso. If the information is not mentioned, select: No se menciona (=Not mentioned) (1 pt. each; 7 pts. total)  Emilia es una profesora de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.  [blank1]  Su clase favorita es la biología. [blank2] Tiene que comprar una calculadora. [blank3]  No va a vivir en un dormitorio. [blank4] Emilia y su amiga Mariana van a visitar los cafés en el campus. [blank5] Está aburrida con sus estudios. [blank6]

The nurse is caring for a 25-year old client admitted with an intense thirst and dilute, excessive urine output (up to 15 L/day).  What does the nurse suspect?

The nurse is monitoring a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus for signs of complications.  Which sign or symptom, if frequently exhibited in the client, indicates that the client is at risk for chronic complications of diabetes if the blood glucose is not adequately managed?

A 61-year-old man who has achieved great success in the areas of business and community influence is frustrated that he has received a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. The man tells the nurse, “I’m not at all obese, so I don’t see how this could have developed.” When discussing the risk factors for diabetes, which of the following factors should the nurse identify? (Select all that apply)

Use the below information to answer the next three (3) questions. Mr. D., a 19-year old college student, has been brought to the emergency department by his roommate.  Mr. D. reports abdominal pain, polyuria, vomiting, and thirst.  He appears flushed, and his lips and mucous membranes are dry and cracked.  His skin turgor is poor.  He has deep, rapid respirations, and there is a fruity odor to his breath.  He has type 1 diabetes and “may have skipped a few doses of insulin because I’m cramming for finals.”  He is alert and oriented but is having trouble focusing on the nurse’s questions. Mr. D’s vital signs and blood glucose are as follows: Blood glucose (fingerstick)     685 mg/dL Blood pressure                        100/60 mm Hg Heart rate                                120 beats/min Respiratory rate                      32 breaths/min Temperature                           100.8 degrees F   The nurse has completed the triage assessment and history taking.  Which action is the priority?