A Nurse Is Supervising a Student Working with Hemodynamic Monitors

question 46

Multiple Choice

A nurse is supervising a student working with hemodynamic monitors.Which action by the student requires the nurse to intervene?

• A) Adjusts the transducer each time the patient is repositioned
• B) Assesses all connections each time he or she is in the room
• C) Positions the transducer at the fifth intercostal space
• D) Positions the transducer in the mid-clavicular line

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Definitions:

Cytoskeletal Filaments

Protein fibers in the cytoskeleton of a cell serving structural and mobility functions, including microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules.

Glycolipids

Compounds composed of carbohydrates covalently bonded to lipids; they play a key role in cell recognition and membrane structure.

Actin Filaments

Thin, flexible fibers that are a major component of the cytoskeleton in cells and play a crucial role in cell movement and shape.

Lipids

A diverse group of organic compounds, including fats, oils, and waxes, that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.