Pacifiers can be extremely dangerous because of the frequency of ...

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Pacifiers can be extremely dangerous because of the frequency of use and the intensity of the infant's suck. In teaching parents about appropriate pacifier selection, the nurse should explain that a pacifier should have which characteristics
 
  (select all that apply)?
  a. Easily grasped handle
  b. One-piece construction
  c. Ribbon or string to secure to clothing
  d. Soft, pliable material
  e. Sturdy, flexible material

Question 2

In terms of gross motor development, what would the nurse expect a 5-month-old infant to do (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Roll from abdomen to back.
  b. Put feet in mouth when supine.
  c. Roll from back to abdomen.
  d. Sit erect without support.
  e. Move from prone to sitting position.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, E
A good pacifier should be easily grasped by the infant. One-piece construction is necessary to avoid having the nipple and guard separate. The material should be sturdy and flexible. An attached ribbon or string and soft, pliable material are not characteristics of a good pacifier.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B
Rolling from abdomen to back and placing the feet in the mouth when supine are developmentally appropriate for a 5-month-old infant. Rolling from back to abdomen is developmentally appropriate for a 6-month-old infant. An 8-month-old infant should be able to sit erect without support. A 10-month-old infant can usually move from a prone to a sitting position.

[Zoey63294]

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