The Nurse Is Reviewing the Procedure for a Continuous Lumbar

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the procedure for a continuous lumbar epidural block with a patient in the 3^rd trimester of pregnancy. When reviewing this information what does the following diagram demonstrate to the patient?

• A) Preparation of the skin prior to the insertion of the catheter
• B) Status of the vertebra when the patient is in the correct position
• C) The length of the needle to be inserted in the subarachnoid space
• D) Vertebrae rotated forward when the patient is side-lying without a pillow

Apply principles of infection control and safety during personal hygiene care.

Understand the initial steps for managing a choking incident in children.

Learn key principles of food safety to prevent foodborne illnesses.

Recognize strategies for preventing accidental burns in the home.

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Definitions:

Strawberry Hemangioma

A benign vascular tumor often appearing as a red birthmark on infants, usually fading or shrinking over time.

Spontaneous Involution

A process where a disease, condition, or abnormal growth naturally regresses without intervention.

Pulsed Dye Laser

A type of laser therapy that targets blood vessels beneath the skin, commonly used for treating vascular lesions without damaging surrounding tissues.

NICU Discharge

The process of sending a newborn infant home from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) once they have reached a stable condition and do not require intensive medical care.