Author Question: In the continuing assessment of a preterm infant, the nurse notices continued respiratory distress ... (Read 69 times)

AEWBW · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

In the continuing assessment of a preterm infant, the nurse notices continued respiratory distress even though oxygen and ventilation have been provided. The nurse should suspect:

1. hypovolemia and/or shock.
2. a nonneutral thermal environment.
3. central nervous system injury.
4. pending renal failure.

Question 2

Which of the following basic types of pelvis is followed by the correct description and percentage of occurrence in women?

1. Gynecoid: classic female; heart shaped; 75
2. Android: resembling male; wider oval; 15
3. Anthropoid: resembling the ape; narrower; 10
4. Platypelloid: flattened, wide, shallow; 3

ngr69 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Correct. Other symptoms might include hypotension, prolonged capillary refill, and tachycar-dia followed by bradycardia. Intervention is necessary.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. This is symptomatic of cardiac problems, particularly hypovolemia and/or shock. The nurse must be prepared to intervene.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. The gynecoid is the classical female, slightly ovoid and rounded, occurring about 50 in women.
2. Incorrect. Android or malelike pelvis is heart shaped, occurring 23.
3. Incorrect. Anthropoid is apelike, oval and wider, occurring 24.
4. Correct. Platypelloid is flattened, wide, and shallow; it occurs only 3.