When Teaching a Student Nurse About Performing an Assessment on a Neonate

question 10

Multiple Choice

When teaching a student nurse about performing an assessment on a neonate, a nurse strokes the sole of the infant's foot, which causes fanning of the toes while the great toe pulls upward. The nurse teaches the student nurse that this assessment finding is

• A) Indicative of cerebral edema.
• B) A normal assessment finding.
• C) Indicative of a genetic anomaly.
• D) An abnormal assessment finding.

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Definitions:

Isolation

The state of being separated from others, which can result from physical distancing or emotional disconnection.

Depressive Position

A concept from psychoanalytic theory referring to a developmental stage where a child begins to integrate good and bad aspects of themselves and others, possibly experiencing anxiety or depression in the process.

Melanie Klein

A psychoanalyst known for her work in child psychology and psychoanalytic theory, including the development of object relations theory.

Constructive

Serving a useful purpose; tending to build up, improve, or promote positive development.