Spinal Bifida

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 2-day-old infant who is waiting to have surgery for a myelomeningocele repair. What is the most important position to place the client in to protect the sac?

Prone position with hips flexed

Supine position with hips extended

Supine position with hips flexed

Prone position with hips extended

Question 2 of 5

The parents of a newborn who has been diagnosed with a myelomeningocele have asked the nurse for some more information about what this will mean for their child. The nurse provides them with which of the following pieces of information? Select all that apply.

"This will affect their bowel and bladder function"

"This may affect their mobility because the nerves are damaged"

"Your child is likely to experience upper extremity paralysis secondary to nerve damage"

"Your child’s hearing may be damaged if left untreated"

"This most likely won’t affect your child at all in the long term because the nerves are not affected"

Question 3 of 5

The nurse caring for a 14-year-old with spina bifida knows that which of the following medications should be prescribed to help manage the neurogenic bladder.

Oxybutynin

Ranitidine

Docusate Sodium

Methylphenidate

Question 4 of 5

You are the nurse caring for a baby born an hour ago with myelomeningocele. When planning your nursing care you know that the baby is at risk for which of the following? Select all that apply.

Gastrointestinal reflux

Infection

Hypothermia

Pneumonia

Cardiogenic shock

Question 5 of 5

A baby has just been born with a myelomeningocele. The nurse knows that which of the following nursing interventions should be given top priority?

Assess the baby for signs of neurogenic bladder

Educate the parents on the child’s need for immediate surgery

Cover the sac with a dry, sterile dressing

Cover the sac with a moist, sterile dressing

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