The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth. What is the name given to the starch-digesting enzyme secreted by salivary glands?

Extra Credit: The ____________________ is an area at the back of the throat that serves as a common passageway for air, liquids, and food (both respiratory and digestive tract).    

What is the most serious consequence of propping a newborns bottle?

A pregnant woman is receiving iron supplementation during the second trimester. What should the patient do to enhance iron absorption during pregnancy?

A nurse is caring for a laboring patient scheduled for an amniotomy. The nurse performs a vaginal exam to assess which crucial aspect of labor prior to the procedure?

The nurse is explaining the function of the placenta to a pregnant patient. Which statement indicates to the nurse the need for further patient teaching?

Which assessment data would the nurse attribute to respiratory distress in the newborn? 

When weighing an infant, why would the nurse place a covering on the scale tray?

The nurse is discussing the patient’s current twin pregnancy. Which teaching statement by the nurse is correct? 

A nurse is educating a patient regarding the importance of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy to reduce the risk of which complication?