Which of the following arteries has the lowest oxygen concentration?
a. Aorta c. Carotid
b. Subclavian d. Pulmonary
D
The pulmonary artery delivers blood from the right ventricle to the lungs, where they receive oxygen from the alveoli. The aorta, subclavian artery, and carotid artery are all supplied from the left ventricle, where the oxygen concentration is highest.
You might also like to view...
The LPN/LVN understands the four activities involved in assessment include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Gathering information about a client. 2. Organizing data. 3. Documenting data. 4. Measuring responses to nursing interventions. 5. Validating data.
A client had an arthroscopy 1 hour ago on the left knee. The nurse finds the left lower leg to be pale and cool, with 1+/4+ pedal pulses. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Assess the neurovascular status of the right leg. b. Document the findings in the client's chart. c. Elevate the left leg on at least two pillows. d. Notify the provider of the findings immediately.
You are caring for a trauma patient who was blinded in a snowmobile accident. Your plan of care for this patient includes mobility training. What must you assess on this patient prior to starting mobility training?
A) Patient's strength B) Family's ability to assist C) Patient's ability to remember things D) Readiness of patient and his or her family to learn
The family of a client with SIADH asks the nurse if the water restriction is a punishment for the client's uncooperative behavior. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "No, limiting fluid intake decreases the risk of kidney failure." B. "No, limiting water intake prevents the client from losing too much fluid by vo-miting." C. "No, limiting fluid intake keeps the client's blood from becoming more dilute and causing other complications." D. "No, limiting fluid decreases the client's sense of thirst and prevents him from drinking liquids that contain an excess of sodium."