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PEDIATRIC NURSING CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF NURSING
CARE 2ND EDITION RUDD TEST BANK
Most victims are infants younger than 1 year; the average age is
between 3 and 8 months.
Contrecoup, injuries to the opposite side of the head, are
common.
Detached retinas may result.
Permanent brain damage may result.
Death may result. - ANSWER Shaken Baby Syndrome
Research suggests that ______ are more likely to cause shaken
baby syndrome. - ANSWER Teenage fathers
What is Daddy Boot Camp? - ANSWER taught by men for men,
aim to support dads and foster improved relationships that
translate into improved caregiving behaviors. Programs stress
that babies cry and educate fathers about proper responses.
For example, if frustrated, the father should place the infant in a
safe place and remove himself from the room
Instruct fathers-to-be and new fathers on the care and handling
of the new infant.
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Explain importance of providing neck support, holding an infant
correctly, and monitoring of soft spots.
Discuss shaken baby syndrome and methods to deal with
frustrations of new parenthood.
Discuss postpartum depression.
Warning signs of sexual abuse in infants include - ANSWER
Stained or bloody diapers
Genital or rectal pain, swelling, redness, or discharge
Bruises or other injuries in the genital or rectal area
Difficulty eating or sleeping
Excessive crying
Withdrawing from others
Failure to thrive
Warning signs of physical abuse in infants include: - ANSWER
Unexplained or repeated injuries such as welts, bruises, burns,
fractured skull, and broken bones, especially spiral fractures
Injuries in the shape of an object (e.g., belt buckle, electrical
cord, cigarette)
PEDIATRIC NURSING CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF NURSING
CARE 2ND EDITION RUDD TEST BANK
Most victims are infants younger than 1 year; the average age is
between 3 and 8 months.
Contrecoup, injuries to the opposite side of the head, are
common.
Detached retinas may result.
Permanent brain damage may result.
Death may result. - ANSWER Shaken Baby Syndrome
Research suggests that ______ are more likely to cause shaken
baby syndrome. - ANSWER Teenage fathers
What is Daddy Boot Camp? - ANSWER taught by men for men,
aim to support dads and foster improved relationships that
translate into improved caregiving behaviors. Programs stress
that babies cry and educate fathers about proper responses.
For example, if frustrated, the father should place the infant in a
safe place and remove himself from the room
Instruct fathers-to-be and new fathers on the care and handling
of the new infant.
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Explain importance of providing neck support, holding an infant
correctly, and monitoring of soft spots.
Discuss shaken baby syndrome and methods to deal with
frustrations of new parenthood.
Discuss postpartum depression.
Warning signs of sexual abuse in infants include - ANSWER
Stained or bloody diapers
Genital or rectal pain, swelling, redness, or discharge
Bruises or other injuries in the genital or rectal area
Difficulty eating or sleeping
Excessive crying
Withdrawing from others
Failure to thrive
Warning signs of physical abuse in infants include: - ANSWER
Unexplained or repeated injuries such as welts, bruises, burns,
fractured skull, and broken bones, especially spiral fractures
Injuries in the shape of an object (e.g., belt buckle, electrical
cord, cigarette)
