A Child Is on IV Heparin

question 31

Multiple Choice

A child is on IV heparin.Which laboratory value does the nurse analyze to determine if the dose is therapeutic?

• A) Platelet count
• B) PT
• C) PTT
• D) Red blood cell count

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Definitions:

Delayed Reinforcement

A technique in which a response is followed by a reward not immediately but after a time delay, influencing future behavior.

Immediate Reinforcement

The prompt delivery of a reward or consequence following a behavior, which strengthens the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy where a desired behavior is rewarded every time it occurs, leading to quicker learning of that behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an undesirable or negative outcome following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.