An infant, age 2 months, has a candidal diaper rash. Which of the ...

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An infant, age 2 months, has a candidal diaper rash. Which of the following is the medication the nurse will most likely give this infant?
 
  1. Bacitracin ointment
  2. Hydrocortisone ointment
  3. Desitin
  4. Nystatin given topically and orally

Question 2

An infant with severe meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is not responding to conventional treatment. Which highly technical method of treatment may be necessary for an infant who does not respond to conventional treatment?
 
  a. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
  b. Respiratory support with ventilator
  c. Insertion of laryngoscope and suctioning of the trachea
  d. Insertion of an endotracheal tube

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
1. Bacitracin is for an infection caused by Staphylococcus.
2. Moderate diaper rash is treated with hydrocortisone ointment.
3. Mild diaper rash is treated with a barrier such as Desitin.
4. Diaper candidiasis is treated with an antifungal cream (Nystatin). An oral antifungal agent may be given to clear the candidiasis from the intestines.

Answer to Question 2

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A Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a highly technical method that
oxygenates the blood while bypassing the lungs, allowing the infant's lungs to
rest and recover.
B The infant is likely to have been first connected to a ventilator.
C Laryngoscope insertion and tracheal suctioning are performed after birth before
the infant takes the first breath.
D An endotracheal tube will be in place to facilitate deep tracheal suctioning and
ventilation.

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