The nurse demonstrates how to flush the ventriculoperitoneal shunt by the use of the ____________________ that is in place behind the infant's ear
ANS:
pump
A small pump is part of the VP shunt. The pump is in place behind the child's ear. The shunt can be pumped according to the physician's instructions to maintain flow from the ventricles to the peritoneum.
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A) Intramuscular injection of diazepam B) 5% dextrose solution IV C) Intravenous diazepam slowly over several minutes D) Intravenous bolus of 10% dextrose
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The nurse would respond that in the "family-centered care" paradigm, the: 1. Mother is the principal caregiver in each family. 2. Child's physician is the key person in assuring the health of a child is maintained. 3. Family serves as the constant influence and continuing support in the child's life. 4. Father is the leader in each home; thus, all communications should include him.
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1. Bell's palsy. 2. Bradycardia. 3. Erb palsy. 4. Petechiae.
A nurse is doing a newborn assessment on a new admission to the nursery. Which of the following actions should the nurse make when evaluating the baby for developmental dysplasia of the hip?
A) Grasp the inner aspects of the baby's calves with thumbs and forefingers. B) Gently abduct the baby's thighs. C) Palpate the baby's patellae to assess for subluxation of the bones. D) Dorsiflex the baby's feet.