Author Question: The nurse is teaching parents about the visual ability of their newborn. Which should the nurse ... (Read 91 times)

faduma · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is teaching parents about the visual ability of their newborn. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

a. Visual acuity is between 20/100 and 20/400.
b. Tear glands do not begin to function until 8 to 12 weeks of age.
c. Infants can momentarily fixate on a bright object that is within 8 inches.
d. The infant demonstrates visual preferences of black-and-white contrasting patterns.
e. The infant prefers bright colors (red, orange, blue) over medium colors (yellow, green, pink).

Question 2

Which assessments are included in the Apgar scoring system? (Select all that apply.)

a. Heart rate
b. Muscle tone
c. Blood pressure
d. Blood glucose
e. Reflex irritability

maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
Visual acuity is reported to be between 20/100 and 20/400, depending on the vision measurement techniques. The infant has the ability to momentarily fixate on a bright or moving object that is within 20 cm (8 inches) and in the midline of the visual field. The infant demonstrates visual preferences of black-and-white contrasting patterns. The visual preference is for medium colors (yellow, green, pink) over dim or bright colors (red, orange, blue). Tear glands begin to function until 2 to 4 weeks of age.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
The Apgar score is based on observation of heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color. Blood pressure and blood glucose are not part of the Apgar scoring system.