A Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Parents About Bacterial

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a group of parents about bacterial endocarditis (BE) and follow-up care.Which parents should be instructed to obtain prophylactic antibiotics prior to dental cleaning?

• A) Child after complete repair via catheter for 1 year
• B) Child after transplant, no residual defect, for 6 months
• C) Child with congenital repair with residual defect, for life
• D) Child with one prior episode of bacterial endocarditis
• E) Child with prosthetic mitral valve for the first 6 months

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Definitions:

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Phi Phenomenon

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Pragnanz

A principle of Gestalt psychology suggesting that individuals will perceive and interpret complex images in the simplest form possible.

Figure-Ground Reversal

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