Author Question: The MOST important physiologic task of the neonate is to: a. achieve equilibrium through ... (Read 16 times)

londonang · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The MOST important physiologic task of the neonate is to:

a. achieve equilibrium through stabilization of body systems
b. adjust to parental figures
c. learn to cry
d. develop new reflexes

Question 2

When preparing an intradermal injection, the nurse would use which of these syringes and needles?

a. 25-gauge 1/2-inch needle, insulin syringe
b. 25-gauge 3/8-inch needle, tuberculin syringe
c. 23-gauge 1-inch needle, 3 mL syringe
d. 21-gauge 1 1/2-inch needle, 5 mL syringe

dantucker · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The neonatal stage begins with birth to the first 28 days of life. This is an adjustment time to extrauterine life. The most important physiologic task of the neonate is to achieve equilibrium through stabilization of body systems.

Answer to Question 2

B
When giving an intradermal injection to an adult, the dose amount does not exceed 0.1 mL, a 1 mL tuberculin syringe is used with a 25-gauge needle and administered at a 10- to 15-degree angle.