The heart rate of a newborn infant should be determined by: A. ...

[danielfitts88]

The heart rate of a newborn infant should be determined by:
 
  A. auscultation of the apical pulse.
  B. gentle palpation of the carotid artery.
  C. auscultation of the carotid artery.
  D. palpation of the radial artery.

Question 2

Which statement by the mother of an adolescent being discharged after spinal fusion for severe scoliosis indicates the need for further teaching?
 
  a. I am glad we chose surgery. Now it is all over and done.
  b. I'll see you in a month; we'll be back fairly regularly.
  c. I have to pick up some more T-shirts on the way home.
  d. Those exercises the physical therapist showed us were not too hard.

[brittrenee]

Answer to Question 1

A
The infant's heart rate is assessed by auscultation of the apical pulse.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A Spinal fusion requires long-term follow-up to assess the stability of the spinal
correction.
B This statement indicates the mother's understanding of the need for long-term
follow-up.
C T-shirts are needed to protect the skin under the orthoplasty jacket, which is
worn after fusion.
D This statement indicates the mother received instructions and understands that
continued interventions are needed.