A Mother and Father Are Being Taught How to Properly

question 33

Multiple Choice

A mother and father are being taught how to properly swaddle their newborn girl to avoid developmental hip dysplasia. Important points to teach are that swaddling should be in a position that:

• A) keeps the legs fully extended.
• B) keeps the hips fully adducted.
• C) does allow the infant to move too much to avoid dislocation.
• D) allows for hip flexion and abduction.

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Definitions:

Epiglottis

A flap of cartilage located at the entrance of the larynx, preventing food and drink from entering the windpipe during swallowing.

Vocal Cords

Bands of tissue in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound, essential for speech and singing.

Endotracheal Tube Cuff

A balloon at the end of an endotracheal tube that, when inflated, seals the airway, allowing for mechanical ventilation and protection against aspiration.

Ventilator

A mechanical device used to support or mimic the process of breathing by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs.