What Should Nurses Be Aware of with Regard to Skeletal

question 12

Multiple Choice

What should nurses be aware of with regard to skeletal injuries sustained by a neonate during labour or birth?

• A) 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:

Glutamate

An important neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in learning and memory.

Inhibitory Neurotransmitter

A type of neurotransmitter that decreases the likelihood of the neuron it acts upon to fire an action potential, thus inhibiting neural activity.

Brain

The organ located in the skull that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.

Thalamus

A vital structure located in the center of the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, playing a key role in regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.