Author Question: The nurse working in the delivery room is ready to care for the newborn. The nurse understands that ... (Read 138 times)

anshika · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse working in the delivery room is ready to care for the newborn. The nurse understands that the airway patency is critical. When the baby is born, the airway:

a. Must be cleared as soon as possible
b. Will require aggressive suctioning
c. Will open in a few minutes
d. Will only be opened by the use of rescue medications

Question 2

In order to help an infant accomplish the basic task of infancy (according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development), caregivers must consistently do which of the following things?

a. Provide entertainment and stimulation for psychological growth.
b. Talk with the child during the child's waking hours.
c. Hold the baby in a way that the baby prefers.
d. Meet need for comfort, security, predictability, food, and warmth.

leannegxo · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The airway of the newborn must be maintained and should be cleared as soon as possible. Gentle suctioning is used to protect the delicate tissues. Rescue medications are only used if resuscitation is needed.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Incorrect. In order to help an infant accomplish the basic task of infancy (according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development), the provision of entertainment and stimulation for psychological growth is not as critical as meeting the needs for comfort, security, predictability, food and warmth.
B Incorrect. In order to help an infant accomplish the basic task of infancy (according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development), talking with the child during the child's waking hours is not as critical as meeting the needs for comfort, security, predictability, food and warmth.
C Incorrect. In order to help an infant accomplish the basic task of infancy (according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development), holding the baby in a way that the baby prefers is not as critical as meeting the needs for comfort, security, predictability, food and warmth.
D Correct. In order to help an infant accomplish the basic task of infancy (according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development), caregivers must consistently meet the infant's need for comfort, security, predictability, food, and warmth.