The Nurses in a NICU Are Concerned About the Appropriate

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurses in a NICU are concerned about the appropriate levels of oxygen therapy during the care of premature neonates. The nurses referenced an article by Newman (2014) titled, "Oxygen Saturation Limits and Evidence supporting the Targets." On which evidence-based conclusion will the nurses develop guidelines?

• A)Oxygen saturation limits of 85% to 89% are effective.
• B)Oxygen saturation rates of 91% to 95% are effective.
• C)Infants are within saturation limits about 75% of the time.
• D)Oxygen saturation limits need to be between 87% to 94%.

Understand the components and functions of vertebrate circulatory systems.

Interpret diagrams related to anatomy and physiology, specifically those depicting circulatory and immune systems.

Explain the role and characteristics of plasma and plasma proteins in blood.

Describe the process of blood clotting and the factors that contribute to or inhibit coagulation.

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Definitions:

Branches

The divisions or subdivisions of a field or subject, such as the various branches of science or knowledge.

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit signals between different parts of the body.

Metabolic Activity

The biochemical processes that occur within living organisms to maintain life, including the conversion of food to energy and elimination of waste products.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of many neurons, improving the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cells.