In providing and teaching cord care, what is an important ...

[Cooldude101]

In providing and teaching cord care, what is an important principle?
 
  a. Cord care is done only to control bleeding.
  b. Alcohol is the only agent used for cord care.
  c. It takes a minimum of 24 days for the cord to separate.
  d. The process of keeping the cord dry will decrease bacterial growth.

Question 2

You are the nurse admitting a toddler to the pediatric infectious disease unit. What is the single most important component of the child's physical examination?
 
  a. Assessment of heart and lungs
  b. Measurement of height and weight
  c. Documentation of parental concerns
  d. Obtaining an accurate history

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Answer to Question 1

D
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A Cord care is to prevent infection and add in the drying of the cord.
B No agents are necessary to facilitate drying of the cord.
C The cord will fall off within 10 to 14 days.
D Bacterial growth increases in a moist environment, so keeping the umbilical cord
dry impedes bacterial growth.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Heart and lung assessment is not as important as an accurate history.
B A single measurement of height and weight is not as significant as determining
growth over time. The child's growth pattern can be elicited from the history.
C Documentation of parental concerns is not as relevant to the physical
examination as an accurate history.
D An accurate history is most helpful in identifying problems and potential
problems.