Blood is returned to the right side of the heart from the lungs.

The average heart beats approximately 75 times each minute at rest.

If the SA node becomes damaged and nonfunctional, which of these is the most likely to occur?

Different types of capillaries are found in different parts of the body. Match each specific capillary to its specific organ?

A layer of blood vessel wall which contains the greatest amount of smooth muscle tissue and is thus involved in vasoconstriction and vasodilation of the blood vessel is known as

You are caring for a 6 hour old newborn in respiratory distress, who presents with mottling and pallor after placental abruption with bloody amniotic fluid. The nurse suggests a heel stick to assess the infant’s oxygenation status, the physician provides the order. What would your recommendation be?

Which of the following statements are not true regarding assessment of breathing in the neonate? 

The recommended neonatal flow rate range for CPAP delivery through a stand-alone device or a bubble CPAP system is _____ L/min. 

Which of the following present valid indications for the use of suction in a pediatric patient? 1. Requirement for sputum specimen analysis in an intubated neonate 2. Oxygen desaturation associated with presented ventilator waveform findings:  (Flow Volume Loop, Flow on vertical axis, Volume on horizontal axis) 3. Auscultation findings of diffuse rhonchi with + chest fremitus and increased retractions on an intubated pediatric patient

A baby is born with meconium-stained amniotic fluid. The baby has normal muscle tone and respiratory effort and a heart rate of 120 beats per minute. Which of the following is the appropriate action?  Intubation and suctioning of the trachea.  Clearance of secretions from the mouth and nose with a bulb syringe if needed.  Application of supplemental oxygen (at least 30%).  Administer mild chest physiotherapy.