Question

A nurse is assisting a mother and her newborn to the car after a well child examination at the primary care office. The nurse notes that the newborn in the car seat carrier has the chest clip overriding his belly button and the straps are not snug against his chest. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Assist the mother in adjusting the chest clip and tightening the car seat straps.

Answer

Quickly adjust the chest clip and car seat straps without the mother noticing.

Answer

Nothing, this is an appropriate configuration for car seat straps.

Answer

Tighten the straps without moving the chest clip as this is appropriate placement of the chest clip.

Question 22 - Safety and Infection Control Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam