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strangeaffliction

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient who was recently admitted with a traumatic head injury. The nurse anticipates that the patient may display which type of respirations?
 
  a. Apneustic respirations
  b. Cheyne-Stokes
  c. Kussmaul
  d. Biot

Question 2

An infertile couple considering zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) asks how it differs from in vitro fertilization (IVF). Which information about ZIFT is most important for the nurse to in-clude?
 
  a. During ZIFT, fallopian tubes are artifi-cially lined with material that nourishes the gamete.
  b. During ZIFT, the fertilized egg is placed in the fallopian tube.
  c. During ZIFT, fallopian tubes are cleared with injected air.
  d. During ZIFT, fallopian tube is implanted with unfertilized ova and sperm.


choc0chan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Biot respirations are characterized by irregular periods of apnea followed by four to five breaths of identical depth. This pattern is associated with increased intracranial pressure, which is com-mon with a traumatic head injury. Apneustic respirations are indicative of damage to the respira-tory centers in the brain. Cheyne-Stokes respirations are often seen in patients in a coma resulting from a disorder affecting the central nervous system. Kussmaul respiration is an abnormal breathing pattern often seen in patients with diabetic acidosis and coma.

Answer to Question 2

B
The ZIFT refers to the placement of the fertilized ovum into the fallopian tube at the zygote stage of development. During IVF-ET, the woman's eggs are collected from the ovary, fertilized in the laboratory, and transferred into the uterus at the embryo stage of development.


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