With Regard to Skeletal Injuries Sustained by a Neonate During

question 12

Multiple Choice

With regard to skeletal injuries sustained by a neonate during labor or birth,nurses should be aware that:

• 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