The Nurse Should Be Cognizant of Which Condition Related to Skeletal

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse should be cognizant of which condition related to skeletal injuries sustained by a neonate during labor or childbirth?

• A) Newborn's skull is still forming and fractures fairly easily.
• B) Unless a blood vessel is involved, linear skull fractures heal without special treatment.
• C) Clavicle fractures often need to be set with an inserted pin for stability.
• D) Other than the skull, the most common skeletal injuries are to leg bones.

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Definitions:

Weathering

The process by which rocks and minerals break down into smaller pieces by physical, chemical, or biological means, leading to the formation of soil and sediments.

Bedrock

The solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium, often exposed at the Earth's surface or underlying the soil layer.

Sediment

Particles of organic or inorganic matter that accumulate in a loose, unconsolidated form, often deposited by water, wind, or ice.

Tectonic Forces

the forces generated by the movements of Earth's lithospheric plates, responsible for geological features and activities.