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Themember4 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Injury prevention is an important aspect of parent teaching. Which injury prevention strategy would reduce the risk of suffocation?

1. Measure crib slat spacing at 2-3/8 inches or less.
2. Never leave an infant alone in a bath.
3. Position the infant on her back to sleep.
4. Use only approved restraint systems.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing an infant client and parents during a routine health supervision visit at 2 months of age. Which items will the nurse assess to determine if the infant's mental health needs are being addressed?

1. Immunization record
2. Newborn screen results
3. Temperament during the visit
4. Feeding schedule
5. Sleep-wake patterns

31809pancho · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Measuring crib slats will reduce strangulation. Not leaving an infant alone in a bath will reduce drowning. Positioning an infant on her back will reduce suffocation. Using approved restraint systems will reduce motor vehicle injury.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3,4,5

Rationale: When addressing mental health issues, the nurse would assess the infant's temperament during the visit, feeding schedule, and sleep-wake patterns. The infant's mental health is related to early experiences, inborn characteristics such as temperament and resilience, and relationships with caregivers. The first year of life provides many opportunities for the infant to develop positive mental health; interventions during this important period can enhance the child's future mental status. The immunization record and the newborn screen results will not provide the needed information for the nurse in terms of whether the infant's mental health needs are being addressed.