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krzymel · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

An instructor has just completed a class on the development of the placenta and the activities necessary for fetal development that the placenta is involved with.

When the students were given a quiz on this material, which responses regarding the activities would indicate to the instructor that further teaching is needed? (Select all that apply.) a. Skeletal d. Transport
b. Metabolic e. Neurologic
c. Cardiovascular f. Endocrine

Question 2

Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement in order to maintain a thermal neutral environment?

a. Weigh preterm infant on a scale with a diaper on.
b. Swaddle the preterm infant in a blanket while in the incubator.
c. Open portholes occasionally to improve air circulation.
d. Administer only cool, humidified oxygen.

lgoldst9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, C, E
The instructor would recognize that further teaching is needed if the students responded skeletal, cardiovascular, or neurologic activities. The placenta begins to function shortly after implantation and is involved in the metabolic, transport, and endocrine activities necessary for fetal development.

Answer to Question 2

B
A thermal neutral environment does not pose either cold or heat stress on the neonate. Swaddling in a blanket in the isolette with help maintain the preterm neonate's thermal neutral environment. Weighing preterm infant on a scale with a diaper on will not maintain a thermal neutral environment. Opening portholes occasionally to improve air circulation or administering only cool, humidified oxygen can cause cold stress.