How can the nurse best assess the infant's language development ...

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How can the nurse best assess the infant's language development and detect any potential problems?
 
  a. Teach caregivers to do the word count test.
  b. Use the Denver II Screening Test.
  c. Have simple observational periods.
  d. Use the Minnesota Multiphasic Test.

Question 2

The nurse is monitoring the TPN infusion for a small child. The nurse notices that the infusion is behind. The nurse should perform which of the following interventions?
 
  a. Speed up the infusion to catch up
  b. Notify the nurse in charge
  c. Stop the infusion
  d. None of the above

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Answer to Question 1

B

Feedback
A Incorrect. The best assessment of the infant's language development to detect any potential problems is not to teach the caregivers to do the word count test.
B Correct. The best assessment of the infant's language development to detect any potential problems is to use the Denver II Screening Test.
C Incorrect. The best assessment of the infant's language development to detect any potential problems is not to have simple observational periods.
D Incorrect. The best assessment of the infant's language development to detect any potential problems is not to use the Minnesota Multiphasic Test.

Answer to Question 2

B
TPN must be monitored carefully. Speeding up an infusion can cause hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. The infusion should not be stopped. The nurse in charge should be notified.