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Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse caring for a 2-month-old baby uses a(n) __________ to administer a very small dose of oral medication that is in a suspension.

a. Oral syringe
b. Calibrated cup
c. Teaspoon
d. Nipple

Question 2

The nurse chooses a Ross Cleft Palate Nurser to feed the baby with a cleft palate because the nurser has:

a. A large squeezable slit-cut nipple with a one-way valve
b. A Y-cut nipple with a valve to prevent collapse
c. A NUK orthodontic nipple allowing easy flow
d. A tubelike nipple that delivers milk beyond the cleft

frejo · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The nurse would use an oral syringe, because it is the most accurate. Teaspoons are often inaccurate and do not hold a standard amount. It is hard to be accurate with a small dose using a calibrated cup. The nipple is useful but does not have anything to do with accuracy.

Answer to Question 2

D
The Ross Cleft Palate Nurser has a tubelike nipple that delivers milk beyond the cleft.