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CharlieWard · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Nurses who care for term or preterm newborns should be observant for signs of pain. Which sign(s) would be indicative of neonatal pain? (Select all that apply.)

a. Increased oxygen saturation
b. Increased heart rate and respiratory rate
c. Decreased movement of extremities
d. Facial grimaces
e. Increased state of arousal
f. Decreased crying

Question 2

A chronic pulmonary condition involving atelectasis and lung tissue scarring that may result from the prolonged use of supplemental oxygen is known as:

a. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
b. Respiratory distress syndrome
c. Patent ductus arteriosus
d. Surfactant disease

juwms · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D, E
Increased heart rate and respiratory rate, facial grimaces, increased state of arousal, and crying and tightly closed eyes are indicators of possible neonatal pain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
If the newborn continues to receive supplemental oxygen for a prolonged time, a thickening of the alveolar sacs can develop, with the occurrence of atelectasis and scarring, referred to as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). This can result in long-term oxygen dependence.