A Nurse Suspects That a Patient with a Vascular Access

question 41

Multiple Choice

A nurse suspects that a patient with a vascular access device (VAD) may have an air embolus.What should the nurse do for this patient?

• A) Request a venogram
• B) Begin anticoagulant therapy
• C) Administer a significantly increased amount of fluid
• D) Position the patient on the left side with the head slightly elevated

Utilize technological tools (e.g., graphing calculators) to find solutions/approximations.

Understand the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic equation and its roots/solutions.

Develop proficiency in solving quadratic equations arising from physical and financial contexts.

Deduce the real or complex nature of solutions to quadratic equations.

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Definitions:

Tibialis Anterior

A muscle located in the front part of the lower leg, responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot.

Gastrocnemius

A major calf muscle that's involved in walking, running, and jumping, contributing to the plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle.

Soleus

A powerful muscle in the lower leg that is involved in standing and walking; it runs from just below the knee to the heel.

Extensor Digitorum Longus

A muscle in the leg that helps to extend the toes and dorsiflex the foot.