Author Question: The nurse explains that once a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is in place the CSF is prevented from ... (Read 61 times)

dakota nelson · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse explains that once a ventriculoperitonea l (VP) shunt is in place the CSF is prevented from back-flowing by:

a. Placement of a one-way pressure valve
b. A system of locks along the shunt tubing
c. Organ movement in peritoneal space
d. Gravity

Question 2

Prior to the late 1950s governing parents visiting their hospitalized child were:

a. very liberal, allowing unlimited visitation and rooming-in
b. limited to the waking hours only
c. very restrictive and often limited to only weekly visits or visits of a few hours each day
d. limited to one parent only, allowing that parent unlimited visiting

succesfull · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
A one-way pressure valve that responds to a preset intraventricular pressure allows the fluid to be removed under its own pressure, but does not allow back-flow.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. Prior to the late 1950s, visitation was strictly limited, not very liberal.
B Incorrect. Prior to the late 1950s, the rules were restrictive, more concerned about the intense physical and emotional reactions to separation at the time of leave-taking than the time of day.
C Correct. Prior to the publication of the Platt report in England, 1959, hospital rules governing parents visiting their hospitalized child were very restrictive and often limited to only weekly visits or visits of a few hours each day.
D Incorrect. Prior to the late 1950s, the rules were restrictive, more concerned about the intense physical and emotional reactions to separation at the time of leave-taking than limiting the number of visitors.