The perinatal nurse auscultates the chest of a newborn to assess cardiac functioning. The nurse is aware that functional closure of the ductus arteriosus in a term infant typically occurs within the first 72 hours of life
Once permanent closure occurs at 3 to 4 weeks, the structure is termed the ________________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
ligamentum arteriosum
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An organization has adopted the peer review process of evaluation. The manager shares which information with staff? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Begin to work on a portfolio that shows how you have met your work goals for this year." 2. "All of you will be called on to review each of the other nurses working on the unit." 3. "If you are a member of a peer review committee, you will submit a written evaluation to me." 4. "The evaluation will be based solely on the input of the peer committee." 5. "This change has occurred as a result of our move to self-governance."
A school nurse is screening children for scoliosis. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect to observe for scoliosis? Select all that apply
a. Pain with deep palpation of the spinal column b. Unequal shoulder heights c. The trouser pant leg length appears shorter on one side d. Inability to bend at the waist e. Unequal waist angles
During a postpartum assessment, the nurse examines the woman's perineum for which sign(s) or symptom(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Redness b. Ecchymosis c. Discharge d. Tenderness e. Approximation f. Tightness
The nurse is performing hearing aid care for a client and notes the hearing aid has "TM" near its on/off switch. What is the nurse's understanding of the meaning of "TM"?
A. Transmitting mode B. Tympanic membrane C. Telephone/microphone D. Tympanic/microphone