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What is the purpose of a neonatal incubator?
What is the purpose of a neonatal incubator?
- To assist in cooking food for infants
- To transport infants from one place to another
- To store toys for infants
- To provide a controlled environment for observation and care of infants (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical neonatal incubator?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical neonatal incubator?
- A control valve for adding oxygen
- A fan
- A refrigerator (correct)
- A heater
For which condition would a neonatal incubator most likely be used?
For which condition would a neonatal incubator most likely be used?
- Dental cavity filling
- Jaundice using phototherapy (correct)
- Treatment of allergies
- Broken bone healing
Why are neonatal incubators particularly useful for low birth weight infants?
Why are neonatal incubators particularly useful for low birth weight infants?
What type of light sources are commonly used in neonatal incubators for treating jaundice?
What type of light sources are commonly used in neonatal incubators for treating jaundice?