Author Question: What finding of a newborn is characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)? a. Low birth weight ... (Read 89 times)

sdfghj · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What finding of a newborn is characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

a. Low birth weight c. Short limbs
b. Facial malformations d. Extra digits

Question 2

The nurse knows that necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) can be prevented by

a. maintaining a neutral thermal environment for the infant
b. slowly increasing the volume of feeding
c. decreasing neonatal stress by keeping lights and noise low
d. maintaining fluid-electrolyte balance

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Facial malformations is a common characteristic of neonates born with fetal alcohol syndrome. Short limbs and extra digits are not characteristic of neonates born with fetal alcohol syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

B
Rapid increase in the volume of feedings is a risk factor for NEC. Although important, hypothermia, excess lights and noise, and fluid-electrolyte balance are not risk factors for NEC. Maintaining fluid-electrolyte balance reflects the stabilization of the body, not the GI tract.