The Nurse Is Using the New Ballard Scale to Determine

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse is using the New Ballard Scale to determine the gestational age of a newborn.Which assessment finding is consistent with a gestational age of 40 weeks?

• A) Flexed posture
• B) Abundant lanugo
• C) Smooth, pink skin with visible veins
• D) Faint red marks on the soles of the feet

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

A variable that responds to some causal factor; total cost is the dependent variable, as represented by the letter Y, in the equation Y = a + bX.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Total Expense

The sum of all costs and expenses associated with the operations of a business.

Level Of Activity

A measure of the amount of output or work performed, often used in accounting to allocate fixed costs or in operational planning.