Author Question: A newborn is jaundiced and receiving phototherapy via ultraviolet bank lights. An ap-propriate ... (Read 81 times)

cabate · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A newborn is jaundiced and receiving phototherapy via ultraviolet bank lights. An ap-propriate nursing intervention when caring for an infant with hyperbilirubinemia and re-ceiving phototherapy by this method would be to:

a. Apply an oil-based lotion to the newborn's skin to prevent drying and cracking.
b. Limit the newborn's intake of milk to prevent nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
c. Place eye shields over the newborn's closed eyes.
d. Change the newborn's position every 4 hours.

Question 2

The term used to describe legal and professional responsibility for practice for maternity nurses is:

a. Collegiality.
b. Ethics.
c. Evaluation.
d. Accountability.

jesse.fleming · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Lotions and ointments should not be applied to the infant because they absorb heat, and this can cause burns.
B The lights increase insensible water loss, placing the infant at risk for fluid loss and dehydration. Therefore it is important that the infant be adequately hydrated.
C The infant's eyes must be protected by an opaque mask to prevent overexposure to the light. Eye shields should cover the eyes completely but not occlude the nares.
D The infant should be turned every 2 hours to expose all body surfaces to the light.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Collegiality refers to a working relationship with one's colleagues.
B Ethics refers to a code to guide practice.
C Evaluation refers to examination of the effectiveness of interventions in relation to expected outcomes.
D Accountability refers to legal and professional responsibility for practice.