A nurse wishes to prevent radiant heat loss from an infant. What ...

[cherise1989]

A nurse wishes to prevent radiant heat loss from an infant. What action is the most appropriate?
 
  A.
  Apply warm blankets to the baby.
  B.
  Cover the baby's head with a cap.
  C.
  Place a space heater near the baby.
  D.
  Warm and humidify the oxygen.

Question 2

A nurse has assessed the skin of a newborn with the AWHONN Neonatal Skin Condition Score Tool and determines that her patient has a score of 3. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  A.
  Document the findings and continue to monitor.
  B.
  Elevate the child's lower extremities on pillows.
  C.
  Implement pressure ulcer prevention measures.
  D.
  Request a consultation by the wound care nurse.

[shewald78]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Radiant heat loss occurs as warmth dissipates into the environment, often occurring rapidly and accounting for over 50 of infant heat loss. The nurse covers the baby's head with a cap. Warm blankets would warm the baby through conduction. A space heater provides convection. Breathing warmed oxygen is preventing heat loss through respiration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
This is a perfect score using this tool. The nurse should document the findings and continue to monitor per agency protocol. None of the other actions is required.

[cherise1989]

Excellent

[pratush dev]

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