The nurse inserts a gloved index finger into the newborn's mouth ...

[lbcchick]

The nurse inserts a gloved index finger into the newborn's mouth and palpates the oral cavity. The most important finding of this procedure is to assess
 
  a. sucking capability c. candida albicans infection
  b. closure of the palate d. adequacy of saliva production

Question 2

You are observing a new graduate nurse examine a client's abnormal nipple discharge. Which action by the new graduate would indicate to you that further teaching is needed? The new graduate:
 
  a. assesses the color, consistency, and amount of discharge
  b. with a sterile cotton tipped swab, obtains a sample of the discharge
  c. with her bare hands presses on the breast
  d. prepares the sample for culture and sensitivity

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Answer to Question 1

B
The most important finding is that the palate is closed and there are no clefts. Assessing sucking capability is not the most important finding of this procedure. Assessing for candida albicans infection is done by visual inspection.

Answer to Question 2

C
You recognize that further teaching is needed if the nurse uses her bare hands to press on the woman's breast. The new graduate nurse should have put on gloves before beginning the assessment of the woman's nipple discharge.

[lbcchick]

Excellent

[lcapri7]

Great answer, keep it coming