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scienceeasy · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse should provide what information to the parents of a healthy newborn infant to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Select all that apply.

a. Place the infant on his back to sleep.
b. Use a soft mattress.
c. Offer a pacifier for sleep.
d. Bed sharing with parents is recommended.

Question 2

Which finding would confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis?

a. A chest radiograph shows alveolar hyperinflation.
b. Stool analysis indicates significant amounts of fecal fat.
c. Sweat chloride is greater than 60 mEq/L.
d. Liver function levels are abnormal.

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

Answer to Question 1

A, C
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the following to help prevent SIDS in infants: place healthy infants on their backs to sleep, use mattresses with a firm sleeping surface, avoid exposing the infant to second-hand smoke, and offer a pacifier for sleep. In addition, bed sharing is not recommended, and parents are advised to put the infant in a safe bassinet or crib in the parent's room for sleeping.

Answer to Question 2

C
The diagnosis of cystic fibrosis requires a positive sweat test. A chloride level greater than 60 mEq/L is considered diagnostic for cystic fibrosis. Hyperinflation is one of the first findings on a chest radiograph of a child with cystic fibrosis. It does not confirm a diagnosis. A 72-hour fecal fat determination may be included in a diagnostic workup. Inability to secrete digestive enzymes causes steatorrhea. Liver function tests may be part of the diagnostic workup for cystic fibrosis.