A premature neonate (30 weeks gestation) is experiencing respiratory distress syndrome. The parents of the child ask the pediatric nurse what causes this disorder. The nurse replies that the main cause of respiratory distress syndrome is:
A) underdevelopment of the sinus cavities.
B) increased mucus production in the airways.
C) decreased production and secretion of lung surfactant.
D) an abnormal communication between the trachea and the esophagus.
C
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Parents of a newborn with a unilateral cleft lip are concerned about having the defect repaired. The nurse explains that a child with a cleft lip usually undergoes surgical repair at which time?
a. Immediately after birth b. By 3 months of age c. After 12 months of age d. Varies in every case
A woman in her 26th week of pregnancy is in preterm labor. What can the nurse conclude about this baby's ability to survive?
A. Cannot survive, as all organ systems are too immature B. Might survive, as lungs can breathe air with rhythmic breathing C. Probably will not survive, as all organ systems have not formed D. Will survive, because all body systems are completely mature
Which of the following statements best describes child abandonment?
a. leaving town quickly and never looking back b. failure to pick up children promptly then others are caring for them or failure to let the children know there you are c. desertion of a child without arranging for reasonable care and providing no communication about caregiver's location d. caregivers intentionally withholding, without cause or excuse, care, presence, love, protection, maintenance, and affection
A nurse was recently assisting an 84-year-old resident of a nursing home with the resident's biweekly bath. While the nurse was helping the resident transfer out of the bathtub, the resident grabbed on to the nurse forcefully,
became rigid, and exclaimed, "Help me quick," despite the fact that the nurse was performing a safe and controlled transfer. Why might this resident have exhibited sudden anxiety during the transfer? A) The resident may be developing a cognitive deficit. B) The resident is experiencing age-related changes. C) The resident may have a fear of falling. D) The resident is ensuring safety.