Blog 17: Third Answer

1) 

What is the best way a Neonatal Nurse can ensure a premature baby is healthy

2) 

By assuring premature infants have the technology they need to survive.

3) 

- An incubator is crucial in the early first days life in premature babies.

- Breathing tubes and oxygen machines are crucial in babies that have lung diseases or trouble breathing which premature babies have most in common.

- Helps keep track of the babies immature organ systems

4)  

-"Mayhew, Susan L. "CAS – Central Authentication Service." CAS"

- "Robin, Suzanne. "How Long Are Premature Babies Kept in Incubators?" Everyday Life.

-  "Blackmon,, Lillian R. "Advanced Practice in Neonatal Nursing." EBSCO."

5) 

The correct use of technology with preemies is very crucial because some babies are depending on machines such as oxygen tanks and heart monitors to see if the baby is in distress or not, this technology can help diagnose future problems that will or can affect the baby.

Blog 11: Holiday Project Update

1.    It is important to consistently work on your senior project, whether it is break or we are in school.  What did you do over the break with your senior project?

·      Over the break I really focused on learning more on the equipment that a NICU nurse may use on a daily basis depending on the condition of the premature baby.

2.    What was the most important thing you learned from what you did, and why?  What was the source of what you learned?

·      The most important thing I learned was how to properly use the equipment. I got a list of NICU equipment from my mentor and decided to research the different equipment.

For Example:

Bililights

·      The bright blue lights placed over the baby's incubator are used to treat jaundice which is yellowing of the skin and eyes.

Blood pressure monitor

·      A machine connected to a small blood pressure cuff wrapped around a baby's arm or leg. The cuff automatically takes the baby's blood pressure at regular times and displays the numbers on a screen.

Cardiopulmonary monitor

·      A machine that tracks the baby's heart and breathing rates. It is connected to the baby by small adhesive monitoring pads placed on his/her chest.

3.     If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to answers for your EQ, who would you talk to and why?

·      I would probably ask one of the NICU nurses that work at the place I mentor at, they are very kind and helpful when it comes to answering my questions.

Blog 11: EQ

1. I reviewed the rule of three for writing an Essential Question.

2. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?

In my opinion I think this Essential Question does meet the rule of three. It is not a yes or no question and there could be more arguments made because the question is asking for the "most" important factor in healthy weight loss.

What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation? 

In my opinion I do not think that the Essential Question meets the rule of three because I believe that the question does not go into much depth.

 What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?

In my opinion I do not think that this Essential Question meets the rule of three because the answers would most likely be based on opinions and not statistic/ facts. It would not be able to go into much depth.

 How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?

In my opinion I believe that this Essential Question does meet the rule of three. With this question one would be able to into depth with the research. The question is very straight forward and it is not a yes/no question.

3. Draft EQ:

What is the best way to make sure a premature baby is healthy?