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yoooooman · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is explaining to a new mother that the newborn behavioral assessment includes: Note: Credit will be given only for all correct choices and for no incorrect choices. Select all that apply.

1. Habituation.
2. Motor activity.
3. Self-quieting activity.
4. Cuddliness.
5. Reflexes.

Question 2

After several hours of labor, the electronic fetal monitor (EFM) shows repetitive variable decelerations in the fetal heart rate. The nurse would interpret the decelerations to be consistent with which of the following?

1. Breech presentation
2. Uteroplacental insufficiency
3. Compression of the fetal head
4. Umbilical cord compression

shewald78 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Habituation is the newborn's ability to diminish or shut down innate responses to specific stimuli.
Rationale 2: The newborn's motor tone is assessed in the most characteristic state of responsiveness.
Rationale 3: Assessment is based on how often, how quickly, and how effectively newborns can use their resources to quiet and console themselves when upset or distressed.
Rationale 4: This area encompasses the infant's need for and response to being held.
Rationale 5: Reflexes are not part of the behavioral assessment but are part of the neurological assessment of the newborn.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 4. Variable decelerations occur when there is umbilical cord compression.