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mikaylakyoung

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The pediatric nurse explains to the student that which valves are known as semilunar valves? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Aortic
  B.
  Bicuspid
  C.
  Mitral
  D.
  Pulmonary
  E.
  Tricuspid

Question 2

A child is being discharged after a pacemaker insertion. Which teaching point by the nurse takes priority?
 
  A.
  Any prescribed activity restrictions
  B.
  Need for a healthy balanced diet
  C.
  Schedule for pacemaker testing
  D.
  Signs of wound site infection



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D
The aortic and pulmonary valves are known as semilunar valves because each of their cusps looks like a half-moon. The mitral and tricuspid valves are atrioventricular valves. A bicuspid valve simply has two cusps.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
All options are important for the postoperative child who had a pacemaker insertion. However, the instruction that is specific to this operation is the schedule for follow-up pacemaker function testing, which will be lifelong.





 

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