The volume of air that does not participate in alveolar gas exchange is called
A) inspiratory volume.
B) residual volume.
C) tidal volume.
D) dead space ventilation.
D
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An important change in maternal and child health care that nurses must often explain is the new emphasis on ambulatory care. This change in emphasis is meant to achieve which of the following?
A) Prevent the separation of children from parents B) Reduce the number of hospitals needed C) Decrease responsibility for parents D) Reduce the number of drug interactions
The nurse begins to assess the patient's respiratory system. Which assessment by the nurse best determines the patient's diaphragmatic excursion?
a. Observation of respiratory effort b. Percussion over air-filled regions c. Auscultation of thorax symmetrically d. Palpation of chest inspiratory movement
As qualitative researchers near the end of data collection, they may employ the technique of sampling:
A) Critical cases B) Deviant cases C) Typical cases D) Disconfirming cases
An infant is having an anaphylactic reaction, and the nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine 0.001 mg/kg. The child weighs 22 pounds. What is the epinephrine dose the nurse should administer? (Record your answer using two decimal places.)
What will be an ideal response?