An infant receives a diagnosis of tricuspid atresia. The pediatric nurse is aware that balloon atrial septostomy is an emergent palliative procedure necessary for life for this patient because the heart has no means of blood flow to the pulmonary
system or body.
A) True
B) False
A
25A. heart
25B. great vessels
26A. shunting pattern
26B. cyanotic
26C. acyanotic
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The client is being assessed for rotator cuff injury. Which physical assessment finding is consistent with this type of injury?
a. The client is unable to maintain adduction of the affected arm at the shoulder for longer than 30 seconds. b. The client is able to raise the affected arm to shoulder height but feels pain on doing this maneuver. c. The client is unable to initiate or maintain abduction of the affected arm at the shoulder. d. The client has referred pain to the shoulder and arm opposite the affected shoulder.
A rubber or plastic ring should be around the bell endpiece of a stethoscope to:
a. prevent the transmission of static electric-ity. b. prevent cold metal from touching the pa-tient. c. prevent the sharp edge of the stethoscope from damaging the patient's skin. d. ensure secure contact with the body sur-face.
Which type of lipoproteins are responsible for the formation of atherosclerosis?
a. very low-density lipoproteins c. intermediate-density lipoproteins b. low-density lipo-proteins d. high-density lipo-proteins
Some individuals have no signs and symptoms of illness, yet they are able to transmit hepatitis to others.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)