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Developing In The NICU: An Introduction to Positioning & Handling, Part 2

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1.  When positioning a baby one considers: Containment Flexion Hands near mouth All of the above

2.  Containment Creates a boundary Gives security to the infant Recreates the womb All of the above

3.  One way to minimize stress/pain in the NICU is: Swaddle and/or containment hold Perform all painful procedures as fast as possible Sing loudly in ear Distract them with fluorescent lights

4.  Positions should be changed Only when the parents ask for it At shift change Every two hours When baby feels like it

5.  Physiological flexion is How arms bend at the elbow The opposite of extension The natural flexion created from the womb-environment Only needed 1 hour a day

6.  Positions in the NICU Sidelying Prone Supine All of the above

7.  When intervening during a painful procedure, what should you NOT do? Offer pacifier Swaddle Keep uncovered in only a diaper Do a containment hold

8.  The goal of positioning... Is to recreate the womb environment Stop movement Reduce costs Get to know the baby

9.  Positioning is important because It is something else the hospital can charge for It isn’t always necessary It directly impacts motor skills Makes parents happy

10.  When handling a preemie always Go as fast as possible to get it over with Observe their monitors & communication signs Consider how many patients you need to get to Ignore beeping alerts on monitors