Author Question: As a result of recent studies regarding infant safety during sleep, which of the following ... (Read 34 times)

Capo · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

As a result of recent studies regarding infant safety during sleep, which of the following instructions does the nurse give the parents?

a. Provide a stuffed toy for comfort.
b. Apply a loose-fitting plastic mattress cover.
c. Place the infant on his or her back.
d. Use small pillows in the crib.

Question 2

A patient thinks that she might be pregnant. Which first-trimester physiological changes would most likely indicate this?

a. Amenorrhea and nausea
b. Braxton-Hicks contractions
c. Shortness of breath
d. Increased colostrum

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Infants are usually placed on their backs to prevent suffocation, or on their sides to prevent aspi-ration of stomach contents.
To reduce the chance of suffocation, pillows, stuffed toys, or the ends of loose blankets should not be placed in cribs.
Loose-fitting plastic mattress covers can cause suffocation.
To reduce the chance of suffocation, pillows should not be placed in cribs.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Amenorrhea and nausea are physiological changes that may indicate pregnancy in the first trimester.
B Braxton-Hicks contractions are noted during the second trimester of pregnancy.
C Shortness of breath is commonly seen in the third trimester of pregnancy.
D Increased colostrum is commonly seen in the third trimester of pregnancy.