The Normal Term Infant Has Little Difficulty Clearing Its Airway

question 6

Multiple Choice

The normal term infant has little difficulty clearing its airway after birth. Most secretions are brought up to the oropharynx by the cough reflex. However, if the infant has excess secretions, the mouth and nasal passages can be cleared easily with a bulb syringe. When instructing parents on the correct use of this piece of equipment, it is important that the nurse teach them to:

• A) Avoid suctioning the nares.
• B) Insert the compressed bulb into the center of the mouth.
• C) Suction the mouth first.
• D) Remove the bulb syringe from the crib when finished.

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Definitions:

Good A

A term which might refer to a specific product or item in a hypothetical economic scenario or model, but without more context is not a standard economic term.

Good B

An unspecified product referred to for the sake of example; characteristics or qualities would depend on the context.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to purchase at a given price over a specified period of time.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded for a given period, typically sloping downward.