Increased left atrial pressure is responsible for what circulatory change at birth?
a. constriction of the ductus arteriosus
b. elimination of right-to-left shunting at the foramen ovale
c. increased systemic pressure
Answer: b. elimination of right-to-left shunting at the foramen ovale
You might also like to view...
A 12-year-old child who has been taking sertraline for the past 2 weeks has returned to the clinic to be seen. It will be critical for the nurse to assess for
A) onset of suicidal ideation. B) weight loss. C) feelings of grandiosity. D) decreased sleep.
A nurse should anticipate that a patient taking Vasotec, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, should have which positive outcome to this drug?
a. Increased fluid retention b. Decreased blood pressure c. Decreased urine output d. Increased appetite
Employee assistance programs:
a. allow employers to place staff into anger management programs designed to help control potentially violent behavior. b. encourage employees to provide assistance to co-workers experiencing workplace violence. c. provide services to help employees cope with stressors that occur at home or work. d. train employees to de-escalate violent sit-uations.
Which of the following items would alert the home care nurse to a safety hazard threatening to a young child?
A) Three blankets in a crib B) A gated stairway C) Padded child safety seat D) Dangling blind cords