A New Shift Is Starting, and the LPN Is Given

question 24

Multiple Choice

A new shift is starting, and the LPN is given a list of assigned patients. Of the following patients, whom should the LPN see first?

• A)A patient reporting constipation and stomach cramps
• B)A 2-day postsurgical patient reporting pain at a level of 6
• C)A patient with pneumonia who is short of breath and anxious
• D)A patient scheduled for an MRI due to back pain

Describe components that influence the body's metabolism.

Understand the stages of prenatal development including germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages.

Recognize the critical periods for prenatal development and the impacts of environmental factors.

Identify the importance and function of major structures such as the placenta in prenatal development.

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Definitions:

ABO Blood Group

A classification system for human blood based on the presence or absence of A and B antigens on the surface of red cells, which determines compatibility for blood transfusion.

Codominance

A genetic scenario where two different alleles of a gene are expressed equally in the phenotype of a heterozygous individual.

Incomplete Dominance

A genetic phenomenon in which heterozygous alleles result in a phenotype that is a blend of the two parental traits.

Familial Hypercholesterolemia

A genetic disorder characterized by high cholesterol levels, leading to an increased risk of heart disease.