When an Intra-Aortic Balloon Is in Place, It Is Essential

question 21

Multiple Choice

When an intra-aortic balloon is in place, it is essential for the nurse to frequently assess

• A) for a pulse deficit.
• B) peripheral pulses distal to the catheter insertion site.
• C) bilateral blood pressures.
• D) coronary artery perfusion.

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Definitions:

Generalization Gradient

A visual representation of the response strength produced by stimuli of varying degrees of similarity to the training stimulus.

Discrimination Graph

A graphical representation used to illustrate the process and outcome of discrimination learning, showing how different stimuli are associated with specific responses.

Inhibitory Generalization Gradient

A graph showing the level of generalization from an inhibitory conditioned stimulus (CS1) to other stimuli.

Excitatory Generalization Gradient

The phenomenon in which the response to a stimulus spreads to similar stimuli, reflecting the degree of stimulus similarity.