To Protect Newborns from Infection While in the Nursery,the Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

To protect newborns from infection while in the nursery,the nurse plans to:

• A) keep the newborn dressed warmly.
• B) adjust room temperature between 23. 8° C (75° F) and 26. 6° C (80° F).
• C) wash hands before touching each infant.
• D) wear a disposable gown when giving infant care.

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Definitions:

Four-Chambered

Refers to the structure of the heart, which consists of four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.

Pulmonary Veins

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart.

Fibrous Pericardium

The outer layer of the heart's pericardium, consisting of tough connective tissue that protects the heart and anchors it within the chest.

Epicardium

The outermost layer of the heart wall, consisting of an inner visceral layer of the pericardium that protects and lubricates the heart.