A mother in labor has told the nursing staff that her child has ...

[Jramos095]

A mother in labor has told the nursing staff that her child has been diagnosed in utero with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Upon birth, it will be important for the nursery nurse to assess for which bones to possibly be broken? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Femur
   2. Phalanges
   3. Clavicle
   4. Radius
   5. Humerus

Question 2

The nurse informs the family of a baby admitted with bronchiolitis that as a precaution their baby will be:
 
  a. Given a pneumonia vaccine
  b. Screened for cystic fibrosis
  c. Treated for asthma
  d. Placed in isolation

[Missbam101]

Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 5
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1. Because of the positioning during labor, it will be important for the femur to be assessed.
2. The phalanges are not a risk for fracture.
3. The clavicle is at high risk for fracture because of the delivery of the shoulders during labor.
4. The radius is at a low risk for fracture during labor.
5. The humerus is at a high risk for fracture because of the pressure when delivering the neonate's shoulders.

Answer to Question 2

D
Until respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been ruled out, the baby will be placed in isolation.