BATHING AN INFANT Flashcards

1
Q

cleanse the eyes of an infant?

A

Plain water, cotton balls, washcloths

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2
Q

Can you use cotton ball/washcloth to

clean the eyes, nares, or ears of an infant?

A

No, this is dangerous

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3
Q

Can you use the same cotton

ball/washcloth edge for both eyes?

A

No, it would cross contaminate

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4
Q

Should you cover an unhealed umbilical

site with the diaper?

A

No, fold the diaper down

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5
Q

What temperature is appropriate for the

water used to bathe an infant?

A

100° to 105° F

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6
Q

What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge

bath?

A

Lower body temperature during fever.

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7
Q

How should the temperature of the water

be tested if no thermometer is available?

A

Dropping water on inside surface of your

forearm.

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8
Q

With which body part do you begin when

bathing an infant?

A

Eyes, always

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9
Q

When cleansing an infant’s eye, cleanse

from outer to inner canthus?

A

No, inner to outer.

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10
Q

Should you retract the foreskin of a 5-
week-old male, uncircumcised infant to
cleanse the area?

A

No, not until foreskin retracts naturally and
without resistance – then it should be
retracted, cleansed, and replaced.

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11
Q

When sponge-bathing with tepid water the

correct temp is ____.

A

98.6º F

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12
Q

How many days does it take for the

umbilical stump to fall off?

A

7 to 14

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13
Q

The primary reason why an infant is
draped during the bath is to provide
privacy. (T/F)

A

False, the primary purpose of draping is to

prevent chilling.

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14
Q

You may use friction to remove vernix

caseosa from an infant’s skin. (T/F)

A

False, it causes damage/bruising.

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15
Q

What solution is commonly used for care

of the umbilical cord?

A

70% alcohol to promote drying (trend is

toward soap and water)

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