A Parent Says to a Nurse,"How Do You Know When

question 10

Multiple Choice

A parent says to a nurse,"How do you know when my baby needs these screening tests the doctor just mentioned?" Which response should the nurse make to the parent?

• A)"Screening tests are administered at the ages when a child is most likely to develop a condition."
• B)"Screening tests are done in the newborn nursery,and from these results,additional screening tests are ordered throughout the first two years of life."
• C)"Screening tests are most often done when the doctor suspects something is wrong with the child."
• D)"Screening tests are done at each office visit."

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The central trunk of the brain, continuing downwards to form the spinal cord, which controls fundamental life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Spontaneous Movements

Movements occurring without conscious control or external stimuli, often seen in early development or neurological conditions.

Motor Neurons

Neurons that transmit signals from the spinal cord to muscles, effectively converting neural messages into muscle movements.