Author Question: The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United States versus other ... (Read 58 times)

luminitza · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United States versus other countries. Compared with other countries that have a population of at least 25 million, the nurse makes which determination?

a. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries.
b. The United States is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries.
c. The United States is ranked in the middle of 20 other developed countries.
d. The United States is ranked highest among 27 other industrialized countries.

Question 2

The prenatal nurse educator is teaching couples the technique of using sacral pressure during labor. Which should be included in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

a. The technique can be combined with heat to the area.
b. A jiggling motion should be used while applying the pressure.
c. Tennis balls may be used to apply the pressure to the sacral area.
d. The pressure against the sacrum should be intermittent during the contraction.
e. The hand may be moved slowly or remain positioned directly over the sacrum.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Although the death rate has decreased, the United States still ranks last in infant mortality among nations with a population of at least 25 million. The United States has the highest infant death rate of developed nations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E
Sacral pressure can be combined with thermal stimulation to increase effectiveness.
The hand may be moved slowly over the area or remain positioned directly over the sacrum, but pressure should be continuous and firm throughout the contraction. Care should be taken not to jiggle the woman, which may be irritating.