Author Question: The mother of a 3-month-old baby is concerned because the child is not able to sit independently. ... (Read 39 times)

AEWBW · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The mother of a 3-month-old baby is concerned because the child is not able to sit independently. What should the nurse respond to this mother's concern?

A) Most babies sit steadily at 3 months.
B) Most babies sit steadily at 4 months.
C) Most babies do not sit steadily until 8 months.
D) Sitting ability and the age of first tooth eruption are correlated.

Question 2

After presenting a class on measures to prevent postpartum hemorrhage, the presenter determines that the teaching was successful when the class states which of the following as an important measure to prevent postpartum hemorrhage due to retained

placental fragments? A) Administering broad-spectrum antibiotics
B) Inspecting the placenta after delivery for intactness
C) Manually removing the placenta at delivery
D) Applying pressure to the umbilical cord to remove the placenta

mtmmmmmk · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
An 8-month-old child can sit securely without any additional support. Babies are not able to sit steadily at age 3 or 4 months. Sitting ability does not correspond with tooth eruption.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
After birth, a thorough inspection of the placenta is necessary to confirm its intactness because tears or fragments left inside may indicate an accessory lobe or placenta accreta. These can lead to profuse hemorrhage because the uterus is unable to contract fully. Administering antibiotics would be appropriate for preventing infection, not postpartum hemorrhage. Manual removal of the placenta or excessive traction on the umbilical cord can lead to uterine inversion, which in turn would result in hemorrhage.