The nurse caring for an infant at risk for hypothermia knows that the function of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in a newborn is what?

Insulating the body against lowered environmental temperatures.

Protection for the infant from birth injuries.

Being available to be metabolized by body when heat is needed.

Providing a ready source of calories for the newborn.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. BAT does not primarily act as insulation but as a heat source.

B. BAT is unrelated to protection from birth injuries.

C. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is metabolized to generate heat through non-shivering thermogenesis, which is critical for newborns as they cannot shiver effectively.

D. While BAT does provide some energy, its main purpose is heat production, not calorie storage.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The entry of air into the alveoli, replacing expelled amniotic fluid, is a critical mechanical stimulus that initiates the transition to neonatal breathing.
B. Decreased oxygen levels trigger chemical, not mechanical, stimuli.
C. The diaphragm moves downward during inspiration, not upward.
D. Drying and stimulation help initiate breathing through sensory stimulation, not mechanical.

A. "We will not wash the circumcision area until it is healed." B. "We will retract the remaining foreskin to clean around the shaft of the penis." C. "We will notify the pediatrician if we notice any bright red bleeding." D. "We will gently scrub off the yellow crusted area as it heals."

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The circumcision area should be gently cleaned with warm water, not avoided.

B. Retraction of the foreskin is inappropriate as the foreskin is removed during circumcision.

C. Bright red bleeding is abnormal and requires immediate medical attention.

D. The yellow crust is part of normal healing and should not be scrubbed off.

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The nurse caring for an infant at risk for hypothermia knows that the function of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in a newborn is what?

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