Author Question: The nurse understands that infants and toddlers have large heads and mobile spines, placing them at ... (Read 78 times)

berenicecastro · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse understands that infants and toddlers have large heads and mobile spines, placing them at risk for which of the following:

A) Febrile seizures
B) Acceleration/deceleration injuries
C) Caput succedaneum
D) Posterior plagiocephaly

Question 2

The nurse would be especially alert for the development of which of the following in a neonate born at 29 weeks' gestation?

A) Neonatal conjunctivitis
B) Facial deformities
C) Intracranial hemorrhage
D) Incomplete myelinization

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Response:
Acceleration/deceleration injuries are a significant risk for infants and children under 3 years of age because of their large heads and mobile spines. Febrile seizures are not related to anatomy or physiology. Caput succedaneum is an edematous area on the scalp caused by pressure of the uterus or vagina during head-first delivery. Posterior plagiocephaly is caused by early closure of the lamboid suture.

Answer to Question 2

C
Response:
Premature infants have more fragile capillaries in the periventricular area than term infants, which puts them at greater risk for intracranial hemorrhage. Neonatal conjunctivitis can occur in any newborn during birth and is caused by virus, bacteria, or chemicals. Facial deformities are typical of babies of alcoholic mothers. Incomplete myelinization is present in all newborns.