An infant is having an anaphylactic reaction, and the nurse is ...

[armygirl]

An infant is having an anaphylactic reaction, and the nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine 0.001 mg/kg. The child weighs 22 pounds. What is the epinephrine dose the nurse should administer? (Record your answer using two decimal places.)
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

After the introduction of the Back to Sleep campaign in 1992, an increased incidence has been noted of which of the following pediatric disorders? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. SIDS
  b. Torticollis
  c. Failure to thrive
  d. Apnea of infancy
  e. Plagiocephaly

[cegalasso]

Answer to Question 1

ANS:
0.01
Convert the 22 pounds to kilograms by dividing 22 by 2.2 = 10. Multiply the 10 by 0.001 mg of epinephrine = 0.01 mg as the dose to be given.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, E
Plagiocephaly is a misshapen head caused by the prolonged pressure on one side of the skull. If that side becomes misshapen, facial asymmetry may result. The sternocleidomastoid muscle may tighten on the affected side, causing torticollis. SIDS has decreased by more than 40 with the introduction of the Back to Sleep campaign. Apnea of infancy and failure to thrive are unrelated to the Back to Sleep campaign.