When giving CPR, compressions are causing the heart to pump blood into and out of the lungs to the body's organs. This movement of oxygenated blood is best described as which of the following?
a. Ventilation
b. Diffusion
c. Respiration
d. Perfusion
D
The heart supports perfusion, the movement of blood into and out of the lungs to the organs and tissues of the body. The primary functions of the lungs include ventilation, the movement of air in and out of the lungs, and diffusion, the movement of gases between air spaces and the bloodstream. Respiration is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during cellular metabolism.
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The nurse performs a transillumination of an infant's head in order to
a. assess for swelling or masses. b. assess closure of the anterior and posterior fontanels. c. ascertain if the suture lines are open, untied, or overlapping. d. rule out anencephaly.
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A) Ask the patient whether this is normal for him or her. B) Check the patient's pupillary responses again. C) Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist immediately. D) Use a stronger light source to check the anterior chamber.