Author Question: A student nurse asks the newborn nursery nurse why so many babies prefer to be in a flexed position. ... (Read 90 times)

APUS57 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A student nurse asks the newborn nursery nurse why so many babies prefer to be in a flexed position. What answer by the nurse is best?

A.
Flexion keeps their limbs symmetrical.
B.
It keeps their body temperature normal.
C.
It's very familiar to them from being in utero.
D.
They don't have the strength for extension.

Question 2

A faculty member is supervising a student who is preparing to administer vitamin K1 phytonadione (AquaMEPHYTON) to an infant. What action by the student prompts the faculty member to intervene?

A.
Chooses a 25-gauge needle
B.
Draws up 0.5 mg/kg
C.
Gently rubs the injection site
D.
Uses a 1-mL syringe

kswal303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Many infants seek comfort and security by positioning themselves in flexion, the dominant position they were in while in utero. The other statements are inaccurate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The dose of vitamin K1 phytonadione (AquaMEPHYTON) is 0.5 mg. It is not dosed according to weight. The other actions are appropriate.