When the Charge Nurse Is Evaluating the Skills of a New

question 11

Multiple Choice

When the charge nurse is evaluating the skills of a new RN, which action by the new RN indicates a need for more education in the care of patients with shock?

• A) Placing the pulse oximeter on the ear for a patient with septic shock
• B) Keeping the head of the bed flat for a patient with hypovolemic shock
• C) Decreasing the room temperature to 68° F for a patient with neurogenic shock
• D) Increasing the nitroprusside (Nipride) infusion rate for a patient with a high SVR

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Definitions:

Right Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium and pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation.

Cardiac Muscle Fibers

Cardiac muscle fibers are specialized heart muscle cells that contract rhythmically and make up the myocardium of the heart.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells that enable the rapid spread of electrical signals for synchronized heart contractions.

Striations

Parallel lines or grooves on a surface, muscle fibers, or minerals indicative of specific textures or patterns.