Author Question: A nurse is teaching new parents about dental care for their baby. Which information should the nurse ... (Read 124 times)

Bob-Dole · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse is teaching new parents about dental care for their baby. Which information should the nurse provide?

A.
Brush the baby's teeth with special baby toothpaste.
B.
The child should see a dentist before the age of 2.
C.
All teeth should be in by age 2.
D.
Wipe the baby's gums with moist gauze.

Question 2

A public health nurse is visiting a family home where there is a newborn. Which assessment finding by the nurse warrants immediate intervention?

A.
A cat is sitting on the kitchen counter by the stove.
B.
Roaches are evident in the kitchen and in the pantry.
C.
The baby is on a carpet that is stained and worn out.
D.
The crib has dirty bumper pads and a dirty comforter.

nicoleclaire22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Dental hygiene should be started early. Even before a child has teeth, the gums can be wiped with a damp cloth or gauze. Toothpaste cannot be used before age 2 (because of the risks associated with swallowing it). A dentist should examine a baby's teeth within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth, but no later than the first birthday. Children should have all 20 primary teeth by the third birthday.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
To prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all babies be put to sleep on their backs and that cribs be free of toys, comforters, and bumpers. Vaccinations and breastfeeding are also recommended. The other options show a house that is dirty but does not rise to the level of needing immediate intervention.