Author Question: Immediately at delivery, the infant's heat loss is predominantly from: a. Conduction. b. ... (Read 42 times)

cookcarl · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Immediately at delivery, the infant's heat loss is predominantly from:

a. Conduction.
b. Convection.
c. Evaporation.
d. Radiation.

Question 2

On which of the following aspects of fetal diagnostic testing do parents usually place the most importance?

a. Safety of the fetus
b. Duration of the test
c. Cost of the procedure
d. Physical discomfort caused by the procedure

vboyd24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Because the infant is wet with amniotic fluid and blood, heat loss by evaporation occurs quickly.
Conduction occurs when the infant comes into contact with a cold surface. The crib should be preheated to prevent this from occurring.
Convection occurs when heat is transferred to the air surrounding the infant.
Radiation occurs with the transfer of heat to a cooler object that is not in direct contact with the infant.

Answer to Question 2

A
Although all of these are considerations, parents are usually most concerned about the safety of the fetus.