Author Question: The pediatric nurse prepares a newborn for phototherapy. The nurse explains to the parents that ... (Read 59 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The pediatric nurse prepares a newborn for phototherapy. The nurse explains to the parents that certain organs need to be protected during treatment. Which organs are these?

A.
Eyes and ears
B.
Eyes and hands
C.
Eyes and genitals
D.
Genitals and hands

Question 2

The pediatric nurse is receiving a morning report via phone call on an infant who will be arriving in the neonatal intensive care unit. The report indicates that shoulder dystocia may have occurred during the birth process.

The nurse assesses the neonate as at risk for which additional condition?
A.
Brachial plexus injury
B.
Hyperbilirubinemia
C.
Hypoglycemia
D.
Intracranial hemorrhage

karlss · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Phototherapy uses daylight and cool white, blue, or special blue fluorescent light tubes. These lights are the most effective form of phototherapy and are placed around and above the newborn. The eyes and genitals of the newborn are always covered to prevent tissue and retinal damage. The hands and ears of the newborn are not damaged by phototherapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Risk factors for a brachial plexus injury include LGA or macrosomic newborns, newborns with a diabetic mother, instrument delivery, prolonged labor, shoulder dystocia, and multiparity.