Which site would be best to use to take the temperature on a ...

[ghost!]

Which site would be best to use to take the temperature on a 12-month-old infant seen in an emergency room?
 
  A) Rectum
  B) Axilla
  C) Mouth
  D) Tympanic membrane

Question 2

A newborn is placed under a radiant heat warmer and the nurse evaluates the newborn's body temperature every hour. It is important to maintain the newborn's body temperature to prevent:
 
  1. respiratory depression.
  2. cold stress.
  3. tachycardia.
  4. vasoconstriction.

[Juro]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

2
1, 3, 4. Incorrect. The primary reason for placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer is to prevent heat loss and cold stress. Cold stress results in an increased respiratory rate and vasocon-striction.
2. Correct. Loss of heat must be controlled by the health care team to protect the infant from the metabolic and physiologic stressors of cold stress.

[ghost!]

Great answer, keep it coming

[bigcheese9]

Excellent