While Attending to a Neonatal Patient in the Neonatal Intensive

question 12

Multiple Choice

While attending to a neonatal patient in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) ,the therapist notices that a transcutaneous electrode is affixed to the upper chest of the neonate.What should the therapist do at this time?

• A)The therapist should only continue monitoring the patient since the transcutaneous electrode is properly placed.
• B)The therapist should reposition the electrode on the neonate's abdomen.
• C)The therapist needs to move the transcutaneous electrode to the infant's right shoulder.
• D)The therapist should relocate the electrode on the sternum as close as possible to the heart.

Recognize the concept of assimilation and accommodation and their roles in cognitive development.

Identify factors influencing brain development and their implications for behavior and cognitive functions during different developmental stages.

Understand the preferential looking and habituation research methods and their findings on infant perceptual abilities.

Recognize the concepts of egocentrism and conservation in cognitive development and their manifestations in behavior.

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