Author Question: After teaching new parents about the sensory capabilities of their newborn, the nurse determines ... (Read 76 times)

neverstopbelieb · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

After teaching new parents about the sensory capabilities of their newborn, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when they identify which sense as being the least mature?

A) Hearing
B) Touch
C) Taste
D) Vision

Question 2

Assessment of a newborn reveals rhythmic spontaneous movements. The nurse interprets this as indicating:

A) Habituation
B) Motor maturity
C) Orientation
D) Social behaviors

bpool94 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Vision is the least mature sense at birth. Hearing is well developed at birth, evidenced by the newborn's response to noise by turning. Touch is evidenced by the newborn's ability to respond to tactile stimuli and pain. A newborn can distinguish between sweet and sour by 72 hours of age.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Motor maturity is evidenced by rhythmic, spontaneous movements. Habituation is manifested by the newborn's ability to respond to the environment appropriately. Orientation involves the newborn's response to new stimuli, such as turning the head to a sound. Social behaviors involve cuddling and snuggling into the arms of a parent.