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The primary goal of prenatal care is to assure the woman of :

Students’ comments on knowledge learned in the course:

Depolarization and contraction of the ventricle is indicated by what on an ECG?

I understand that Connect access is required in this course and the options for purchasing Connect access. Connect offers a 2 week courtesy access.  Before the courtesy access expires, it is necessary to purchase access.  If on financial aid, it is recommended to purchase the textbook (packaged with the Connect code) using Financial Aid Deferment during the first week of class.  During the first week of class you can pick up your textbook package and have the financial aid pay for the book so you do not miss any assignments.  I understand I am responsible for purchasing the textbook before the 14 day period expires, if I miss the  points because I did not acquire my purchased code,  my instructor will not adjust my grade.

The nurse knows that a postterm infant may experience which potential problems? (Select all that apply.)

You are caring for an infant weighing 5 kg.  The doctor has ordered Ceftazidime 140 mg Q 8 hrs.  Available is Ceftazidime 500 mg.  How much fluid will you reconstitute the medication with? CEFTAZIDIME (Fortaz) Antibiotic Available-             Injection: 500mg, 1gm Pediatric Dosage:             90-100mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses Reconstitution-             500mg reconstitute with 1.5ml of sterile water to yield 280mg/ml             1g reconstitute with 3ml of sterile water to yield 280mg/ml Dilute-             Further dilute with NS, D5W, or LR to a final concentration of 7mg/ml for administration. Administer over at least 30-60 minutes.

Tears do not appear until approximately age  _______ to  ___________ because of the immaturity of the lacrimal gland ducts.

The nurse reminds new parents that newborns must be protected from environments that are too cold or too hot because of which aspects of the newborn’s physiology? (Select all that apply.)

Final grades are based on:

A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic findings for a preschool-age child who is suspected of having cystic fibrosis.  Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of cystic fibrosis?