The Nurse Is Assessing a "Kick Count" for a Patient

question 36

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a "kick count" for a patient with gestational hypertension.What result should be a cause for concern?

• A)Less than three kicks per hour
• B)Less than five kicks per hour
• C)Less than seven kicks per hour
• D)Less than nine kicks per hour

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Definitions:

ATP-CP System

A short-term energy system that provides immediate energy through the breakdown of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and creatine phosphate (CP) during high-intensity, short-duration exercises.

Hitting The Wall

A colloquial term for the point in prolonged, intense exercise when the body depletes its energy reserves and fatigue sets in.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a compound responsible for transporting energy within cells to fuel metabolic processes.

Accumulation

The gradual gathering or increase of elements such as substances, items, or even abstract quantities like knowledge over time.