Author Question: With what heart condition is pregnancy not usually contraindicated? a. Peripartum cardiomyopathy ... (Read 59 times)

Diane · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

With what heart condition is pregnancy not usually contraindicated?

a. Peripartum cardiomyopathy
b. Eisenmenger syndrome
c. Heart transplant
d. All of these contraindicate pregnancy.

Question 2

A group of nursing students are discussing job options. One of the students states that a position as a school nurse sounds interesting. In discussing the roles of the school nurse, the students will include: (Select all that apply.)

1. Screening for head lice.
2. Prescribing antibiotics for streptococcal pharyngitis.
3. Developing a plan for emergency care of injured children.
4. Diagnosing an ear infection.
5. Teaching a class on wellness to teachers and staff.

asware1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Pregnancy is contraindicated for peripartum cardiomyopathy and Eisenmenger syndrome. Women who have had heart transplants are successfully having ba-bies. However, conception should be postponed for at least 1 year after trans-plantation.
B Pregnancy is contraindicated for peripartum cardiomyopathy and Eisenmenger syndrome. Women who have had heart transplants are successfully having ba-bies. However, conception should be postponed for at least 1 year after trans-plantation.
C Pregnancy is contraindicated for peripartum cardiomyopathy and Eisenmenger syndrome. Women who have had heart transplants are successfully having ba-bies. However, conception should be postponed for at least 1 year after trans-plantation.
D Pregnancy is contraindicated for peripartum cardiomyopathy and Eisenmenger syndrome. Women who have had heart transplants are successfully having ba-bies. However, conception should be postponed for at least 1 year after trans-plantation.

Answer to Question 2

1; 3; 5
Rationale:
1. Screening of students for certain conditions; educating students, teachers, and staff; and developing emergency plans are all roles of the school nurse.
2. Prescribing medication for a new illness is beyond the scope of practice for the school nurse unless the nurse is licensed as an advanced practice nurse.
3. Screening of students for certain conditions; educating students, teachers, and staff; and developing emergency plans are all roles of the school nurse.
4. Diagnosing acute illness is beyond the scope of practice for the school nurse unless the nurse is licensed as an advanced practice nurse.
5. Screening of students for certain conditions; educating students, teachers, and staff; and developing emergency plans are all roles of the school nurse.