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What is plagiocephaly? Flat head syndrome, or plagiocephaly as the condition is medically known, occurs when a flat spot develops on the back or side of a baby’s head. The condition can cause the baby’s head to look asymmetrical. Some describe the head as looking like a parallelogram when observed from above. A baby’s skull bones don’t fully fuse and harden until several months after birth. Soft, pliable bones allow for easier passage through the birth canal and gives a baby’s brain ample room to grow. The soft bones also mean that a baby’s head can change shape. One common cause for flat head syndrome is regularly sleeping or lying in the same position. SEE THIS VIDEO 

  1. A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medication during shift change. Which of the following medication would be contraindicated if the patient were pregnant? Note: More than one answer may be correct. Coumadin Finasteride Celebrex Catapress Habitrol Clofazimine 2. A nurse is reviewing a patient’s PMH. The history indicates photosensitive reactions to medications. Which of the following drugs has not been associated with photosensitive reactions? Note: More than one answer may be correct. Cipro Sulfonamide Noroxin Bactrim Accutane Nitrodur 3. A patient tells you that her urine is starting to look discolored. If you believe this change is due to medication, which of the following patient’s medication does not cause urine discoloration? Sulfasalazine Levodopa Phenolphthalein Aspirin 4. You are responsible for reviewing the nursing unit’s refrigerator. If you found the following drug in the refrigerator it should be removed from the refrigerator’s contents? Corgard Humulin ...

  What’s a low hemoglobin count? What’s a low hemoglobin count? Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to the rest of your body. It also transports carbon dioxide out of your cells and back to your lungs to be exhaled. The Mayo Clinic defines low hemoglobin counts as anything below 13.5 grams per deciliter in men or 12 grams per deciliter in women. Many things can cause low hemoglobin levels, such as: iron deficiency anemia pregnancy liver problems urinary tract infections In addition, some people have naturally low hemoglobin counts without any underlying cause. you can watch this video Others have low hemoglobin, but never have any symptoms.

Normal respiratory rate FOR CHILDREN( breaths per minute) Normal respiratory rates for children are infants 30 to 60 (breaths per minute) 1 to 3 years 24 to 40 (breaths per minute) 3 to 6 years 22 to 34 (breaths per minute) 6 to 12 years 18 to 30 (breaths per minute) 12 to 18 years 12 to 16 (breaths per minute) you can see this video

 Legionnaires' disease What is Legionnaires disease? Legionnaires disease is considered a severe type of pneumonia or lung infection. The bacteria called Legionella cause this infection. The bacterium was discovered after an outbreak in the US Army's Philadelphia Convention in 1976. Those affected developed a form of pneumonia that eventually became known as Legionnaires' disease. Legionella bacteria live in warm water. People become infected with the Legionella virus by inhaling contaminated water droplets in the air. Outbreaks have been linked to water systems at whirling hospital and spa buildings in hotels and cruise ships. Nearly 5,000 people: He is hospitalized in the United States each year for Legionnaires' disease. However, the number of infections is likely to be higher, because many infections go undiagnosed or reported. Some cases are so mild that affected individuals never seek treatment. Not many people who are exposed to Legionella bacteria get sick. When...