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Humor and comedy does not reduce stress in adolescents with eating disorders.

Melissa has been diagnosed with an eating disorder. What would be the first goal in her treatment plan?

G2P2002 had a NSVD, delivered a male infant, 8-4oz.  She experienced a laceration involving the skin, mucous membrane, perineal body, and anal sphincter which you correctly classified as a:

Individuals may have difficulty obtaining a restful sleep in a regular pattern. What is an OTAs ultimate goal for those with sleep-wake disorders? 

A patient discloses that she is at risk of intimate partner violence.  The best response is:

On vaginal examination if the posterior fontanel is felt deep at the “5 o’clock” position and the anterior fontanel is at the “11 o’clock” position, the vertex is:  

A sudden bradycardia seen in the second stage of labor after an uneventful labor course and previously normal fetal heart tracing is commonly caused by: 

You are evaluating a newborn following a normal, unmedicated birth at the in-hospital birthing center at 2 hours of age.  The axillary temperature is 97.8., heart rate is 110, and the respiratory rate is 80 breaths per minute.  Your next step should be?

This stage of lactogenesis occurs 30-72 hours after birth and is characterized by initiation of copious amount of milk secretion (milk “coming in”):

During a therapeutic feeding session, a 97-year old resident with dementia, non-Alzheimer’s type, the client becomes upset and cries for his/her mother. What should the OTA say in response to the resident’s statements?