The nurse assesses the newborn, and the following behaviors are noted: HR 140, RR 65, T 98.2 F (axillary), color pale for ethnicity, nasal flaring, facial grimacing, and excessive mucus. The nurse is most concerned about:

The nurse is reviewing nursing documentation related to the care of a patient who had an amniocentesis. Which nursing notes reflect appropriate patient care?

After a head injury, Malik has vertigo (dizziness) when rolling over in bed. Which structure of the ear is most likely to be damaged?

Which nerve are you testing when you rub a cotton swab on the forehead?

In adults, an epidural needle is inserted into the vertebral column inferior to the conus medullaris. The spinal cord ends around which vertebrae?

Which is the deepest layer of the cranial meninges?

The pons is the most inferior portion of the brainstem.

After a stroke, Ralph cannot understand commands. When he speaks, the sentences do not make sense to health care providers. Which area of the brain is injured?

A 3-month-old, former 25-week premature baby has been exposed to prolonged oxygen therapy. Due to oxygen therapy, the nurse explains to the parents, their infant is at a higher risk for: Note: This is the last question.  Please show your scratch paper to the camera.  Thanks!

When the bladder is full, the detrusor muscle contracts to push urine out of the bladder.