Author Question: The nurse is teaching parents about appropriate pacifier selection. Which characteristics should the ... (Read 32 times)

Collmarie · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is teaching parents about appropriate pacifier selection. Which characteristics should the pacifier have? (Select all that apply.)

a. Easily grasped handle
b. One-piece construction
c. Ribbon or string to secure to clothing
d. Soft, pliable material
e. Sturdy, flexible material

Question 2

In terms of gross motor development, which should the nurse expect a 5-month-old infant to do? (Select all that apply.)

a. Roll from abdomen to back.
b. Put feet in mouth when supine.
c. Roll from back to abdomen.
d. Sit erect without support.
e. Move from prone to sitting position.
f. Adjust posture to reach an object.

choc0chan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, E
A good pacifier should be easily grasped by the infant. One-piece construction is necessary to avoid having the nipple and guard separate. The material should be sturdy and flexible. If the pacifier is too pliable, it may be aspirated. No ribbon or string should be attached. This poses additional risks.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B
Rolling from abdomen and to back and placing the feet in the mouth when supine are developmentally appropriate for a 5-month-old infant. The ability to roll from back to abdomen usually occurs at 6 months old. Sitting erect without support is a developmental milestone usually achieved by 8 months. The 10-month-old infant can usually move from a prone to a sitting position. The 8-month-old infant adjusts posture to reach an object.