When Monitoring Serial Measures, Such as Head Circumference or Abdominal

question 44

Multiple Choice

When monitoring serial measures, such as head circumference or abdominal girth, which procedure is best to ensure that the tape measure is placed in the same position each time?

• A) Record the anatomic location for tape placement in the patient's chart.
• B) Mark the borders of the tape at several intervals on the skin with a pen.
• C) Demonstrate proper tape placement to all members of the health care team.
• D) Ask the same person to perform the measurement each time.

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Definitions:

Acid/Base Reaction

A chemical reaction that involves the transfer of protons (H+) between a base (proton acceptor) and an acid (proton donor).

Basicity

A measure of the ability of a substance to accept hydrogen ions (protons), often used to describe the strength of bases.

Formic Acid

The simplest carboxylic acid, with the formula HCOOH, used industrially and as an antiseptic.

Ka

An equilibrium constant for the dissociation of a weak acid into its proton and conjugate base in solution; a measure of acid strength.