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Jramos095

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on: Jun 28, 2018
To determine a preterm infant's readiness for nipple feeding, the nurse should assess the:
 
  a. Skin turgor.
  b. Bowel sounds.
  c. Current weight.
  d. Respiratory rate.

Question 2

An infant delivered preterm at 28 weeks' gestation weighs 1200 g. Based on this information, the infant is designated as:
 
  a. SGA.
  b. VLBW.
  c. ELBW.
  d. Low birth weight at term.


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

ANS: D
Coordination of suck, swallow, and breathing is a common task for preterm infants. The infant must have a respiratory rate less than 60 breaths/min before nipple feeding can be implemented; skin turgor, bowel sounds, and current weight are not indications for nipple feeding.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
VLBW (very-low-birth-weight) infants weigh 1500 g or less at birth. SGA infants fall below the tenth percentile in growth charts. ELBW (extremely-low-birth-weight) infants weigh 100 g or less at birth. Low birth weight pertains to an infant weighing 2500 g or less at birth. However, this option is incorrect because it specifies at term and the infant in question is designated as preterm at 28 weeks' gestation.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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