Author Question: The nurse is watching new parents suction their newborn. The baby begins gagging. What action should ... (Read 64 times)

mynx · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is watching new parents suction their newborn. The baby begins gagging. What action should the nurse demonstrate to the parents?

A.
Pick the baby up and comfort her.
B.
Place the baby on her back.
C.
Turn the baby's head to the side.
D.
Wipe secretions out with a cloth.

Question 2

A new nurse is suctioning a neonate. What action by the new nurse would cause the preceptor to intervene?

A.
Assesses the infant for secretions in the airway
B.
Places suction bulb into the baby's cheek
C.
Positions the suction bulb at the back of the throat
D.
Suctions the baby's mouth first, then the nares

bpool94 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
If the baby begins gagging or vomiting, the parents (or nurse) should position the infant's head to the side or downward to prevent aspiration. The other actions are not appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Touching the suction bulb to the roof of the infant's mouth or back of the throat can stimulate the gag reflex. The preceptor should intervene and correct this action. The other actions are appropriate.