An Infant Is Experiencing Dyspnea Related to Patent Ductus Arteriosus

question 21

Multiple Choice

An infant is experiencing dyspnea related to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) .What does the nurse understand regarding why dyspnea occurs?

• A) Blood is circulated through the lungs again,causing pulmonary circulatory congestion.
• B) Blood is shunted past the pulmonary circulation,causing pulmonary hypoxia.
• C) Blood is shunted past cardiac arteries,causing myocardial hypoxia.
• D) Blood is circulated through the ductus from the pulmonary artery to the aorta,bypassing the left side of the heart.

Understand the concept of desensitization to violence due to repeated media exposure.

Recognize the implications of media representations on gender and ethnic stereotypes.

Awareness of the mechanisms available to control or filter media content for children.

Understand the impact of media representation on beauty standards and self-image, especially among girls.

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Competence

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Confidence

The belief in one's abilities or qualities and the assurance in the trustworthiness or success of something or someone.

Self-Efficacy

A person’s belief that she or he is capable of performing a task.

Motivation

The process by which a person’s desires and values influence his or her behavior.