low birth weight is defined as a newborns weight of

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HESI Leadership and Management Quizlet

1. Low birth weight is defined as a newborn's weight of:

A. 2500 grams or less at birth, regardless of gestational age.
B. 1500 grams or less at birth, regardless of gestational age.
C. 2500 grams or less at birth, according to gestational age.
D. 1500 grams or less at birth, according to gestational age.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Low birth weight is defined as 2500 grams or less at birth, regardless of gestational age. This means that any newborn weighing 2500 grams or less is considered to have a low birth weight, irrespective of how many weeks they were in the womb. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they specify a weight of 1500 grams or less, which is not the standard definition of low birth weight. The correct definition is 2500 grams or less, not influenced by gestational age.

2. A nurse is preparing to complete an incident report regarding a medication error. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Make a copy of the incident report for personal records
B. Identify the medication name and dosage administered to the client in the report
C. Obtain an order from the client's provider to complete the report
D. Include the time the medication error occurred in the report

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is to identify the medication name and dosage administered to the client in the incident report. This information is crucial for accurate documentation and investigation of the medication error. Choice A is incorrect because incident reports are usually kept confidential and not for personal keeping. Choice C is incorrect as obtaining an order from the client's provider is not necessary to complete an incident report. Choice D, while important, is not the only essential information needed for the incident report.

3. Which of the following is true regarding the Affordable Care Act?

A. The Affordable Care Act addressed issues of interest to nursing without controversy.
B. The Affordable Care Act addressed issues of mandatory overtime, incivility, and high workloads for nurses.
C. The Affordable Care Act provided a new patient-centered model for health care.
D. The Affordable Care Act attempted to address many of the issues of interest to nursing, but came with much controversy.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. The Affordable Care Act attempted to address many issues relevant to nursing, such as mandatory overtime, incivility, and high workloads, but it faced significant controversy. Choice A is incorrect as the act did not address nursing issues without controversy. Choice B is incorrect as it inaccurately lists the issues the act addressed. Choice C is incorrect as it does not fully capture the controversy surrounding the Affordable Care Act.

4. What is the normal sodium level in the body?

A. 135 to 145 milliequivalents per liter.
B. 3 to 5 milliequivalents per liter.
C. 135 to 145 microequivalents per liter.
D. 3 to 5 microequivalents per liter.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 135 to 145 milliequivalents per liter. The normal range for sodium levels in the body is expressed in milliequivalents per liter, not microequivalents. Choice B and D provide a significantly lower range which is not within the normal values for sodium. Choice C incorrectly states 'microequivalents' instead of the correct unit 'milliequivalents'. Therefore, A is the correct answer.

5. Select all of the risk factors that are associated with deep vein thrombosis.

A. The use of oral contraceptives
B. Type B and O blood
C. Rh negative blood
D. Underweight

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "The use of oral contraceptives." Risk factors for deep vein thrombosis include factors such as immobility, surgery, cancer, obesity, smoking, and the use of oral contraceptives. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because blood type and Rh factor do not play a role in the development of deep vein thrombosis, and being underweight is not typically considered a risk factor for this condition.