The school nurse recognizes an indicator of a possible congenital ...

[wenmo]

The school nurse recognizes an indicator of a possible congenital heart defect when a first grader assumes a squatting position during periods of physical activity. This procedure helps the child by:
 
  a. Allowing blood to leave the heart more forcefully through the aorta
  b. Occluding the femoral veins and reducing the work of the right side of the heart
  c. Reducing the cramping sensation in the legs due to poor function of the left side of the heart
  d. Easing respiratory effort by compressing the abdominal organs

Question 2

Nurses on the unit have been working with an adolescent who was discharged a couple of days ago. The nurses receive word that this adolescent has just been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
 
  Which of the following things would most help these nurses? a. a debriefing session with an opportunity to work through their own feelings of self-blame, grief, or guilt
  b. details of how the adolescent planned and went about the work of killing himself
  c. a visit to the funeral home to view the adolescent and talk with his family and friends
  d. talking with the caregivers or parents of the adolescent who committed suicide

[Joy Chen]

Answer to Question 1

B
This position is assumed by instinct as it occludes the venous return, reducing the work of the right side of the heart and improving oxygenation.

Answer to Question 2

A

Feedback
A Correct: A debriefing session with an opportunity to work through their own feelings of self-blame, grief, or guilt would most help these nurses. Debriefing sessions and support groups may be a routine part of work environments to support nurses after a client successfully commits suicide.
B Incorrect: Details of how the adolescent planned and went about the work of killing himself would not most help these nurses.
C Incorrect: A visit to the funeral home to view the adolescent and talk with his family and friends would not most help these nurses.
D Incorrect: Talking with the caregivers or parents of the adolescent who committed suicide would not most help these nurses.

[wenmo]

Correct answers!

[Joy Chen]

Great! Please up vote