What does the nurse explain that a ventricular septal defect will ...

[frankwu]

What does the nurse explain that a ventricular septal defect will allow?
 
  a. Blood to shunt left to right, causing increased pulmonary flow and no cyanosis
  b. Blood to shunt right to left, causing decreased pulmonary flow and cyanosis
  c. No shunting because of high pressure in the left ventricle
  d. Increased pressure in the left atrium, impeding circulation of oxygenated blood in the circulating volume

Question 2

Place the three stages of smoke inhalation injury in the correct order (first to last). Put a comma and space between each answer choice (a, b, c, d, etc.)
 
  a. Bronchopneumonia
  b. Pulmonary insufficiency
  c. Pulmonary edema

[mceravolo]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Pulmonary blood flow is increased when a ventricular septal defect exists. The blood shifts from left to right because of the higher pressure in the left ventricle. This particular shift does not cause cyanosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, A
Smoke inhalation injury may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Poisonous substances inhaled from burning material may also cause pathological disturbance. There are three stages of inhalation injury:

[frankwu]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[nanny]

Excellent