What Should the Nurse Know with Regard to Appraising the Growth

question 12

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse know with regard to appraising the growth and development potential of a preterm infant?

• A) Tell the parents that their child won't catch up until about age 10 (girls)to 12 (boys).
• B) Correct for milestones such as motor competencies and vocalizations until the child is approximately 3 years of age.
• C) Know that the greatest catch-up period is between 9 and 15 months postconceptual age.
• D) Know that the length and breadth of the trunk is the first part of the infant to experience catch-up growth.

Describe the innate behaviors exhibited by certain animal species immediately after birth.

Explain the social structure dynamics within animal groups, specifically the concept of dominance hierarchy.

Understand the role of genetics and the environment in shaping animal behavior.

Describe the symbiotic relationships between species, specifically predation and deception strategies.

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Definitions:

Excitability

The ability of a cell or tissue to respond to a stimulus, particularly noticed in nerve and muscle cells.

Extensibility

The capability of muscle tissue to be stretched or extended without being damaged.

Contractility

The capability of muscle tissue to contract or shorten, generating force and movement.

Secretion

The process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.