Before preparing a teaching plan for the parents of an infant ...

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Before preparing a teaching plan for the parents of an infant with ductus arteriosus, it is important that the nurse understands this condition. Which statement best describes patent ductus arteriosus?
 
  a. Patent ductus arteriosus involves a defect that results in a right-to-left shunting of
  blood in the heart.
  b. Patent ductus arteriosus involves a defect in which the fetal shunt between the
  aorta and the pulmonary artery fails to close.
  c. Patent ductus arteriosus is a stenotic lesion that must be surgically corrected at
  birth.
  d. Patent ductus arteriosus causes an abnormal opening between the four chambers
  of the heart.

Question 2

The nurse wore gloves during a dressing change. When the gloves are removed, the nurse should
 
  a. Wash hands thoroughly.
  b. Check the gloves for leaks.
  c. Use an alcohol-based hand rub.
  d. Apply new gloves before touching the next patient.

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Answer to Question 1

B
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A Patent ductus arteriosus allows blood to flow from the high-pressure aorta to the
low-pressure pulmonary artery, resulting in a left-to-right shunt.
B Patent ductus arteriosus is failure of the fetal shunt between the aorta and the
pulmonary artery to close.
C Patent ductus arteriosus is not a stenotic lesion. Patent ductus arteriosus can be
closed both medically and surgically.
D Atrioventricular defect occurs when fetal development of the endocardial
cushions is disturbed, resulting in abnormalities in the atrial and ventricular septa
and the atrioventricular valves.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A When gloves are worn, the hands can be cleaned using an alcohol-based hand
rub. If hands are visibly soiled they should be washed with soap and water.
B Gloves should be disposed of after use.
C Evidence-based research has demonstrated that alcohol-based rubs are more
effective for eliminating organisms.
D Hands should be thoroughly cleaned before new gloves are applied.