Increased oxygen tension in the arterial blood of a newborn infant causes:
a. closure of the ductus arteriosus.
b. hyperinflation of the lungs.
c. passive respiratory movements.
d. reopening of the foramen ovale.
A
Increased oxygen tension in the arterial blood usually stimulates contraction and closure of the ductus arteriosus.
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a. within the normal low range. b. educable. c. trainable. d. severe.
When using needles, the nurse must be diligent in preventing needlesticks. What is one way in which needlesticks can be prevented?
1. Not recapping the needle after client use 2. Use of gloves 3. Use of 18 gauge needle 4. Use of multiple needles
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a. "I will pass the Body Structure and Function course by the completion of the program." b. "I will qualify to take the NCLEX-PN by program completion." c. "I will score a B+ on the first unit test in nursing school." d. "I will perform at the satisfactory level on the first semester clinical evaluation."
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A) Nurses were granted the right to form unions and engage in collective bargaining. B) The maximum length of a work week and the minimum nursing wage were established. C) Nursing was formally recognized as a professional occupation. D) Nonprofit hospitals were obliged to bargain with nurses around wages and working conditions.