Which condition involves failure of the respiratory organ in the fetus or neonate?
a. Alkalosis c. Bradycardia
b. Asphyxia d. Tachycardia
B
Asphyxia is a metabolic process that arises from failure of the respiratory organ in the fetus or neonate. This impaired gas exchange results in a complex combination of hypoxemia, hypercapnia, acidosis, and ischemia.
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A) breast-feeding of the neonate. B) the first 2 months of pregnancy. C) the two to 3 weeks prior to delivery. D) the second trimester.
A patient with a liver mass is undergoing a percutaneous liver biopsy. What action should the nurse perform when assisting with this procedure?
A) Position the patient on the right side with a pillow under the costal margin after the procedure. B) Administer 1 unit of albumin 90 minutes before the procedure as ordered. C) Administer at least 1 unit of packed red blood cells as ordered the day before the scheduled procedure. D) Confirm that the patient's electrolyte levels have been assessed prior to the procedure.
In accomplishing the goal of breakfast for children in elementary school, Leanne is particularly effective in approaching businesses with the needs that the group has determined and articulating the ways that the group has found for businesses to
participate. Leanne is exemplifying: a. Leadership. b. Followership. c. Professionalism. d. Knowledge of context.
A client is prescribed 500 mcg of a medication but the Pharmacy delivers the medication in milligrams. How many milligrams of the medication should the nurse provide to the client?
1. 50 2. 5 3. 0.5 4. 0.05