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Why is head n chest circumference measurement important in pediatric patients?
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How do dieticians use math?
math is used for dieticians because they need to add what their patients has been inhaling and how many carbs, calories, and grams of fat that your patients are inhaling.
How do you calculate an axillary temperature?
putting a probe in the patients armpit?
How many patients does a GP have per day?
it really depends
Differences between ordinal scale and nominal scale?
I've included a couple of links which should explain better the differences among the four levels of measurement: Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio. The nominal level can be thought of as the "name" level. I'll give you an example of nominal level of measurement. Perhaps you are collecting data on the types of cars that go through an intersection. You classify the vehicles passing by as trucks, cars and motorcycles and count how many of each pass by. Ordinal is the "order" level, where some natural order of data is possible. The difference between measurements has no physical meaning. An example of ordinal level of measurement. A hospital asks in the emergency room, for patients to describe their pain on a level of 1 to 10, which 10 being the most severe. As given in the first link, it is interesting that there is not complete agreement on this system of classification.
If a patients weights 45.45 kilograms he also weights pounds?
45.45kg = 100.2lb
What is the decision to perform a pediatric catheter ablation based on?
The risk versus benefit is considered with pediatric patients.
Why are pediatric patients unsuitable for ready-made total parenteral nutrition?
Pediatric patients require more calories and proteins and less electrolytes than adults. Total parenteral nutrition solution for pediatric patients should always include vitamin K and should be dosed based on weight.
What special attention do pediatric patients require?
Pediatric patients require special attention concerning temperature regulation, blood volume, metabolic rate and requirements, and airway maintenance. Other special pediatric considerations include response to stress.
One complication that pediatric burn patients are especially susceptible to is?
hyperthermia
Can children take Oxazolindinediones?
Oxazolindinediones are appropriate for pediatric and adult patients.
What kind of AED pads can be used on a child under 8 if pediatric pads are not available?
Adult pads are helpful on pediatric patients. The opposite is not.
What type of patients will the pediatric nurse be serving?
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At what age do the vital signs of pediatric patients reach adult norms?
10
What are facts to know about a pediatric doctor?
Qualifications, license to practice and opinion from patients and colleagues.
Thalacemia 15 function?
Renal function in pediatric patients with beta-thalassemia major.
What types of patients are seen in a pediatric practice?
It is a dr office for kids under 18
What is the restraint that is used on pediatric patients during x-rays?
Pigg-o-stat
