Bathing An Infant

Question 1

What is the # 1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath

Answer 1

Lower body temp during fever

Question 2

How should the temp of water be tested if no thermometer is available

Answer 2

Dropping water on the inside surface of your forearm

Question 3

Which body part do you begin bathing an infant

Answer 3

Eyes

Question 4

When cleansing an infants eye, cleanse from_____ to____

Answer 4

Inner to outer

Question 5

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

Answer 5

No, not until foreskin retract naturally

Question 6

When sponge-bathing with tepid water the correct temp is___

Answer 6

98.6

Question 7

How many days does it take for the umbilical stump to fall off

Answer 7

7 to 14

Question 8

The primary reason why an infant is draped during the bath is_______

Answer 8

To prevent chilling

Question 9

You may use friction to remove vernix caseosa from an infants skin

Answer 9

False, it course damage/bruising

Question 10

What temp is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant?

Answer 10

100 to 105 degree