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jrubin

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A nursing student is measuring a newborn baby's head circumference. Which action by the student demonstrates good understanding of this procedure?
 
  A.
  Measures three times, records the average
  B.
  Places tape measure at the hair line
  C.
  Records the largest of three measurements
  D.
  Uses two finger-breadths to estimate size

Question 2

A nurse notes that an infant has a drooping tongue, which causes difficulty with feeding. What cranial nerve should the nurse assess further?
 
  A.
  Facial
  B.
  Olfactory
  C.
  Trigeminal
  D.
  Vagus


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Joy Chen

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

ANS: C
The student should measure the infant's head three times and record the largest of the three measurements. The other actions are incorrect; the student should not use the average, the tape measure is placed above the eyebrows and pinna of the ear, and a tape measure is used, not the fingers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Birth-related damage to the 7th cranial nerve (facial) can lead to drooping tongue or mouth, unequal movement of the cheek muscles, or inappropriate eyelid movement.


jrubin

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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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