Upon Delivery of the Newborn, Which Action Most Promotes Parental

question 17

Multiple Choice

Upon delivery of the newborn, which action most promotes parental attachment?

• A) Placing the newborn under the radiant warmer
• B) Placing the newborn on the maternal abdomen
• C) Taking the newborn to the nursery for the initial assessment
• D) Allowing the mother a chance to rest immediately after delivery

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Definitions:

Middle Ear

The portion of the ear internal to the eardrum and external to the inner ear, containing three small bones that transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Hammer

A tool typically used for pounding nails into, or extracting nails from, some other object. Generally features a handle and a heavy head.

Anvil

A heavy iron block typically used in metalworking upon which metal can be hammered and shaped.

Stirrup

A small U-shaped bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the anvil to the cochlea. Alternatively, it refers to a device attached to the saddle in horse riding, supporting the rider's foot.