Author Question: A chest radiograph film is ordered for a child with suspected cardiac problems. The child's parent ... (Read 53 times)

EY67 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A chest radiograph film is ordered for a child with suspected cardiac problems. The child's parent asks the nurse, What will the radiograph show about the heart?

The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that the x-ray film will show:
a. bones of chest but not the heart.
b. measurement of electrical potential generated from heart muscle.
c. permanent record of heart size and configuration.
d. computerized image of heart vessels and tissues.

Question 2

A child has an NG tube to continuous low intermittent suction. The physician's prescription is to replace the previous 4-hour NG output with a normal saline piggyback over a 2-hour period.

The NG output for the previous 4 hours totaled 50 ml. What milliliter/hour rate should the nurse administer to replace normal saline piggyback? (Record your answer in a whole number.)
What will be an ideal response?

TheNamesImani · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Beautifully done Thanks

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
25
The previous total 4-hour output was 50 ml. To run the 50 ml over a 2-hour period, the nurse would divide 50 by 2 = 25. The normal saline replacement fluid would be run at 25 ml per hour.