Nursing Students Describe Actions While Practicing Physical Assessment of a Newborn

question 15

Multiple Choice

Nursing students describe actions while practicing physical assessment of a newborn using a model. Which nursing student's statement indicates the need for further teaching?

• A) "I auscultated the infant's heart tones for 1 minute."
• B) "I palpated peripheral pulses in all the newborn's extremities."
• C) "I obtained a higher blood pressure on the legs than on the arms."
• D) "I obtained the infant's heart rate by observing the cardiac monitor."

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Definitions:

Lingual

Pertaining to or related to the tongue in anatomy or linguistics.

Mucous Membranes

The moist, epithelial linings of various organs and cavities of the body that secrete mucus, providing protection and lubrication.

MALT

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, part of the immune system providing protection against pathogens in mucosal surfaces.

Pathogens

Microorganisms that can cause disease in their host, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.