The Nurse Finds That an Infant Has Stronger Pulses in the Upper

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse finds that an infant has stronger pulses in the upper extremities than in the lower extremities and higher blood pressure readings in the arms than in the legs. This could be indicative of what heart defect?

• A)Transposition of the great vessels
• B)Patent ductus arteriosus
• C)Coarctation of the aorta
• D)Atrial septal defect

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Definitions:

Guthrie

proposed the one-trial learning theory, emphasizing that a stimulus paired once with a response can establish a connection, in contrast to theories requiring multiple pairings.

Stimuli

External or internal factors that elicit responses from biological organisms.

Response

An action or change in behavior that occurs as a result of a stimulus.

Habit Method

A technique in behaviorism for forming or breaking habits through repeated practice and reinforcement.