QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How does pressure gradients and resistance affect the path of blood flow in the presence of a
defect? - ANS - blood will flow *from an area of higher pressure to lower pressure* and will
follow a *path of least resistance*
- the higher the pressure the faster the flow, and
the higher the resistance, the slower the flow.
Where do you check for pulse in children? - ANS Radial, or Brachial
Posterior tibial, or femoral (good for infants)
The nurse reports the 2400 assessment findings to the provider. Which of the following should
the nurse anticipate the provider will prescribe? For each potential provider's prescription,
mark to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client
Obtain blood cultures x3.
Restrict dental hygiene.
Perform strenuous exercise regimen twice daily.
Obtain an echocardiogram.
Administer antibiotic therapy. - ANS Blood cultures - anticipated
Restrict dental hygiene - contraindicated
(Want to encourage dental hygiene to prevent further infection)
Perform strenuous exercise regimen twice daily - contraindicated
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