Author Question: The difference between physiologic and nonphysiologic jaundice is that nonphysiologic jaundice a. ... (Read 78 times)

vicotolentino · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The difference between physiologic and nonphysiologic jaundice is that nonphysiologic jaundice

a. Usually results in kernicterus
b. Appears during the first 24 hours of life
c. Results from breakdown of excessive erythrocytes not needed after birth
d. Begins on the head and progresses down the body

Question 2

A woman gave birth vaginally to a 9-pound, 12-ounce girl yesterday. Her primary health care provider has written orders for perineal ice packs, use of a sitz bath tid, and a stool softener.

What information is most closely correlated with these orders? a. The woman is a gravida 2, para 2.
b. The woman had a vacuum-assisted birth.
c. The woman received epidural anesthesia.
d. The woman has an episiotomy.

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

Answer to Question 1

B
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A Pathologic jaundice may lead to kernicterus, but it needs to be stopped before
that occurs.
B Nonphysiologic jaundice appears during the first 24 hours of life, whereas
physiologic jaundice appears after the first 24 hours of life.
C Both jaundices are the result of the breakdown of erythrocytes. Pathologic
jaundice is due to a pathologic condition, such as Rh incompatibility.
D Jaundice proceeds from the head down.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A A multiparous classification is not an indication for these orders.
B A vacuum-assisted birth may be used in conjunction with an episiotomy, which
indicates these interventions.
C Use of epidural anesthesia has no correlation with these orders.
D These orders are typical interventions for a woman who has had an episiotomy,
lacerations, and hemorrhoids.