A novice hammer thrower is spinning in preparation for the launch. The coach instructed her to fully extend her arms when spinning. Discuss how extending the arms affect the centripetal force she needs to produce and the how far the hammer throw will travel. Make sure to explain your answer clearly to receive a full credit. 

The nurse is conducting a well-child examination of an 8-year-old child. Which finding(s) would the nurse identify as needing further follow-up? Select 2 that apply.

A 25 kg pediatric patient is admitted with refractory supraventricular tachycardia. The pediatric cardiologist orders an intravenous lidocaine infusion at 50 mcg/kg/min. The pharmacy has prepared a lidocaine solution with a concentration of 20 mg/mL. At what infusion rate (in mL/hr) should the IV pump be set?

The nurse knows that effective communication with children and their parents is critical to providing atraumatic quality nursing care. Which statement accurately describes the communication patterns of children?

. The nurse observing toddlers in a day care center notes that they may be happy and pleasant one minute and overreact to limit-setting the next minute by throwing a tantrum. Which action should the nurse suggest to prevent these behaviors?

The patient moved the hip through 5 deg of adduction over 3 seconds. What was the average angular velocity of the hip during this time?

The school nurse is conducting vision screening for a 7-year-old child and documents the condition “amblyopia.” What will the nurse tell the parents about the anticipated treatment for this condition?

The nurse is testing the sensory development of a toddler brought to the clinic for a wellness visit. What might alert the nurse to a potential problem with the child’s sensory development?

The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child after a tonsillectomy. Which statement by the child demonstrates magical thinking?

The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who is scheduled for a hernia repair and is very scared. Which fear is also likely for a 7-year-old to have related to this hospitalization?