Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An infant who has cystic fibrosis.A nurse is presenting an in-service about the use of postural drainage for infants who have cystic fibrosis. Which of the following positions should the nurse identify as being contraindicated for the infant?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Trendelenburg. In infants with cystic fibrosis, Trendelenburg position, where the head is lower than the feet, can lead to increased intracranial pressure and compromise respiratory function. This can be dangerous for infants with compromised lung function like those with cystic fibrosis.
A: Sitting on a nurse's lap leaning forward - This position facilitates postural drainage by promoting the clearance of secretions.
C: Supine - This position is safe for infants and allows for postural drainage.
D: Sitting on a nurse's lap leaning backward - This position may also facilitate postural drainage, although it may not be as effective as leaning forward.
A: Sitting on a nurse's lap leaning forward - This position facilitates postural drainage by promoting the clearance of secretions.
C: Supine - This position is safe for infants and allows for postural drainage.
D: Sitting on a nurse's lap leaning backward - This position may also facilitate postural drainage, although it may not be as effective as leaning forward.