What Intervention Should the Therapist Perform When an Infant Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

What intervention should the therapist perform when an infant is born with choanal atresia?

• A)Perform nasotracheal intubation
• B)Recommend a tracheotomy procedure
• C)Insert an oropharyngeal airway
• D)Perform a cricothyroidotomy

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Definitions:

Myelomeningocele

A birth defect where the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth, a form of spina bifida.

Neurogenic Bladder

A bladder dysfunction caused by neurological damage, leading to problems with storage or voiding of urine.

Cognitive Impairment

A decline in memory, language, thinking, or judgment that may impact everyday activities.

Spinal Cord Injury

Damage to the spinal cord that results in loss of function, such as mobility or sensation, below the level of the injury.