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mwit1967

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on: Jun 28, 2018
An infant experienced an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) and is being placed on home apnea monitoring. Parents have understood the instructions for use of a home apnea monitor when they state:
 
  a. We can adjust the monitor to eliminate false alarms.
  b. We should sleep in the same bed as our monitored infant.
  c. We will check the monitor several times a day to be sure the alarm is working.
  d. We will place the monitor in the crib with our infant.

Question 2

Which is an appropriate action when an infant becomes apneic?
 
  a. Shake vigorously.
  b. Roll head side to side.
  c. Hold by feet upside down with head supported.
  d. Gently stimulate trunk by patting or rubbing.


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nathang24

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The parents should check the monitor several times a day to be sure the alarm is working and that it can be heard from room to room. The parents should not adjust the monitor to eliminate false alarms. Adjustments could compromise the monitor's effectiveness. The monitor should be placed on a firm surface away from the crib and drapes. The parents should not sleep in the same bed as the monitored infant.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
If the infant is apneic, the infant's trunk should be gently stimulated by patting or rubbing. If the infant is prone, turn onto the back. The infant should not be shaken vigorously, the head rolled side to side, or held by the feet upside down with the head supported. These can cause injury.


mwit1967

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

triiciiaa

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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