Deck 31: Home Health Care

Question 1

Which of the following descriptions of infant stool is expected in a breast-fed baby?

A)frequency varies from only once-or twice-a day to after each feeding
B)the stools are looser and smoother than in the bottle-fed baby
C)the color varies from yellow-to-mustard
D)all of the above

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Communicating with pediatric clients will be more effective if:

A)you use medical terms for urinating and bowel movements
B)you talk to the child only during procedures
C)you use the child's nickname or the name he/she prefers
D)none of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is necessary in caring for the breastfeeding mother?

A)leave sleepy mothers alone with the baby
B)provide comfort and support
C)privacy is not a concern due to society's view of breastfeeding
D)all of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The name of the reflex which causes the infant to turn toward the breast is

A)rooting reflex.
B)turning reflex.
C)nursing reflex.
D)feeding reflex.

Question 5

Regardless of whether you use method A or method B for burping the infant,which of the following remains the same for both methods?

A)gently rubbing or patting the infant's back until you hear a burp
B)the position of the baby's head
C)the position of the baby's chest
D)none of the above

Question 6

Bath water for the infant should be

A)comfortable
B)37.8 °C; 100°F
C)safe
D)all of the above

Question 7

The recommended infant position for sleeping is

A)with legs higher than the head.
B)on the side or back.
C)on the stomach.
D)all of the above

Question 8

A tub bath can be given any time after birth.

Question 9

Initial signs of illness in infants may include the following:

A)more than 6 wet diapers in a 24-hour period
B)light red skin color around mouth
C)increased feeding
D)rapid breathing at a rate over 60 breaths per minute

Question 10

If a baby is born before 37 weeks,the baby is considered:

A)mature
B)premature
C)post-mature
D)none of the above

Question 11

When working with paediatric clients and their families,the personal care provider should:

A)ensure the child uses appropriate words to indicate the need to urinate and defecate
B)expect that children will do as well with toilet training as they have in the past
C)assist children as much as possible with activities such as eating and dressing
D)demonstrate extra attentiveness when caring for children

Question 12

When diapering an infant with an attached umbilical cord,be sure the diaper completely covers the umbilicus.

Question 13

Frequent hand washing can prevent and limit diarrhea.

Question 14

Which of the following descriptions of infant stool is expected in a bottle-fed baby?

A)six-to-nine stools a day are normal
B)the color varies from yellow-to-mustard
C)the consistency is formed-to-hard
D)all of the above

Question 15

When caring for the umbilical-cord stump,the personal care provider needs remember the following:

A)rubbing alcohol is no longer used because it dries the healthy skin around the umbilical-cord stump
B)pull on the umbilical-cord stump once it appears loose
C)check the infant's umbilical-cord stump twice a day
D)keep the diaper folded up,toward the cord stump

Question 16

Circumcision care includes:

A)avoiding the use of prescribed ointments
B)rarely changing the diaper due to causing increased bleeding
C)observing the area for bleeding
D)all of the above

Question 17

Under which of the following circumstances should the personal care provider notify the nursing supervisor about the infant's stool?

A)if it is dry and formed
B)if it is lumpy but soft
C)if it appears to contain seeds
D)all of the above

Question 18

Diarrhea in infants is a serious problem because

A)they will use more diapers.
B)they will need extra feedings.
C)they can dehydrate quickly.
D)all of the above

Question 19

The safest place to lay an infant in the home is

A)in his/her crib with the side rails up.
B)the middle of a large bed.
C)on the floor.
D)in an infant seat on a counter.

Question 20

The following statement about burping an infant is true:

A)air in the stomach can cause severe abdominal pain
B)infants rarely swallow air while drinking
C)burp infants after every 7-8 ounces they drink
D)burping is necessary because babies overeat,which causes them to spit up excess milk or formula

Question 21

Other things personal care providers can do to prevent accidents when caring for an infant includes ensuring that the gaps between crib-rail slats are greater than 6 centimetres (2.4 inches).

Question 22

In 5 to 20 days,the umbilical-cord stump dries,turns black,and eventually falls off.

Question 23

Alcohol should never be used to cleanse around the umbilicus because it causes pain to
the infant.

Question 24

A personal care provider may leave a child in restraints as long as the crib rails are raised.

Question 25

The terms "newborn" or "neonate" are generally used to refer to an infant from
birth through to his first three months of life.

Question 26

During the feeding of an infant,a bottle should be propped up to increase the amount of
formula that the infant receives.

Question 27

The safe and comfortable water temperature for an infant tub bath is 43°C; 109.4°F.

Question 28

The nipple of the bottle should be full of milk when feeding.

Question 29

A baby should be held upright to burp.

Question 30

Even little babies should not be left lying on tables or countertops.

Question 31

When working with paediatric clients,the personal care provider should treat children with the same respect as adults.

Question 32

The umbilical cord does not fall off naturally.

Question 33

Newborns can lose a large amount of their bodily fluid and dehydrate very quickly.

Question 34

Usually,a baby will be born at 37 to 40 weeks' gestation.