The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a child with a ventricular septal defect. Which of the following assessment findings is expected with this disorder?
A) Right ventricular heave
B) Holosystolic harsh murmur along left sternal border
C) Fixed split-second heat sound
D) Systolic ejection murmur
B
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An ICU nurse caring for a patient in circulatory shock should know that the pooling of blood in the periphery leads to what pathophysiological effect? A) Increased stroke volume B) Increased cardiac output C) Decreased heart rate D) Decreased venous return
Goleman in his best seller Emotional Intelligence built upon work in his identification of five components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. What is self-awareness?
A) The ability to recognize and understand one's moods, emotions, and drives as well as their effects on others B) The ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses or moods as well as the propensity to suspend judgment C) A passion to work for reasons that go beyond money or status; a propensity to pursue goals with energy and commitment D) The ability to understand and accept the emotional makeup of other people
The nurse is identifying outcomes for care provided to a new mother whose infant continues to spit up after feedings. Which outcome would be the most appropriate?
A) The baby will have forceful episodes of vomitus only once a day. B) The baby will have less episodes of spitting up after sitting upright after a feeding. C) The baby will spit up a large amount of vomitus only after the last feeding of the day. D) The baby will have fewer episodes of spitting up when the type of formula is changed.
Which patients would the nurse identify as being at risk for developing cor pulmonale? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Patient with left ventricular heart failure 2. Patient experiencing a massive pulmonary embolism 3. Patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 4. Patient with sickle cell anemia 5. Patient with deep vein thrombosis