The nurse caring for the newborn should be aware that the sensory ...

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The nurse caring for the newborn should be aware that the sensory system least mature at the time of birth is:
 
  a. Vision.
  b. Hearing.
  c. Smell.
  d. Taste.

Question 2

An examiner who discovers unequal movement or uneven gluteal skinfolds during the Ortolani maneuver would then:
 
  a. Tell the parents that one leg may be longer than the other, but they will equal out by the time the infant is walking.
  b. Alert the physician that the infant has a dislocated hip.
  c. Inform the parents and physician that molding has not taken place.
  d. Suggest that, if the condition does not change, surgery to correct vision problems might be needed.

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Answer to Question 1

A

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A The visual system continues to develop for the first 6 months.
B As soon as the amniotic fluid drains from the ear (minutes), the infant's hearing is similar to that of an adult.
C Newborns have a highly developed sense of smell.
D The newborn can distinguish and react to various tastes.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A The Ortolani maneuver is a technique for checking hip integrity. Unequal movement suggests that the hip is dislocated. The physician should be notified.
B The Ortolani maneuver is a technique for checking hip integrity. Unequal movement suggests that the hip is dislocated. The physician should be notified.
C The Ortolani maneuver is a technique for checking hip integrity. Unequal movement suggests that the hip is dislocated. The physician should be notified.
D The Ortolani maneuver is a technique for checking hip integrity. Unequal movement suggests that the hip is dislocated. The physician should be notified.

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