An RN is performing an admission assessment in a newborn nursery ...

[khang]

An RN is performing an admission assessment in a newborn nursery that has a policy to assess temperatures rectally upon admission. The rationale is
 
  a. axillary temperatures are not accurate immediately past birth
  b. this procedure may identify an imperforate anus
  c. it is essential to stimulate the passage of the first meconium stool
  d. rectal temperature must be taken if infant is under the radiant warmer

Question 2

Which children are at greater risk for not receiving immunizations?
 
  a. Children who attend licensed daycare programs
  b. Children entering school
  c. Children who are home schooled
  d. Young adults entering college

[sultana.d]

Answer to Question 1

B
This may have been the rationale for the policy; although, visual inspection and lack of passing meconium stool usually are the first actions/characteristics. The other statements are false statements.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A All states require immunizations for children in daycare programs.
B All states require immunizations for children entering school.
C Home-schooled children are at risk for being underimmunized and need to be
monitored.
D Most colleges require a record of immunizations as part of a health history.

[khang]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com]

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