Question

the personal care assistant should be sure to take which of these actions when caring for a newborn baby? a. support the baby’s head and neck when picking the baby up. b. clean the inside of the baby’s ears with cotton swabs. c. use petroleum jelly to keep the area around the baby’s naval moist. d. hold the baby only at feeding and bathing times.

Explanation:

Newborns have weak neck muscles and cannot support their own head, so supporting the head and neck when lifting them is a critical safety practice. Cleaning the inside of a newborn's ears with cotton swabs can damage the delicate ear canal. The naval area should be kept dry to prevent infection, not moist with petroleum jelly. Newborns need regular holding and cuddling for bonding and development, not just during feeding and bathing.

Answer:

A. Support the baby’s head and neck when picking the baby up.