Combined AIIMS - 2020 (Jodhpur, Bhopal, Patna, Raipur)
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics)
Easy
Identify the device in the image:
Appeared in: Combined AIIMS - 2020 (Jodhpur, Bhopal, Patna, Raipur)
Explanation
- The image shows an enclosed, transparent chamber with access ports and a control panel, which are characteristic features of an infant incubator.
- Incubators are designed to create a controlled microenvironment, regulating temperature and humidity for premature or sick newborns.
- The primary purpose is to maintain a neutral thermal environment, preventing hypothermia and reducing the infant's energy expenditure.
- The device's structure, including the clear hood for observation and portholes for minimal-disturbance access, confirms its identity as an incubator.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: A phototherapy machine is a light therapy device used to treat jaundice. It consists of a light source, typically emitting blue light, and does not look like the enclosed chamber shown.
- Option C: A ventilator is a respiratory support machine that helps a patient breathe. It involves tubing connected to an endotracheal tube or a mask, which is not depicted in the image.
- Option D: This option is incorrect because the device is clearly identifiable as a standard piece of medical equipment, which is the incubator.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identification of common neonatal medical equipment as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Recognizing essential NICU equipment like an incubator is a fundamental skill for nurses to ensure patient safety and provide appropriate care.
- Nurses are responsible for monitoring the incubator's settings (temperature, humidity), ensuring it is functioning correctly, and maintaining its cleanliness to prevent infection.
- Understanding the function of an incubator allows the nurse to educate parents about their baby's care and the purpose of the equipment, which can reduce parental anxiety.
How to Approach the Question
- First, carefully observe the key features of the device shown in the image. Note the transparent, enclosed chamber, the access ports, the control panel, and the wheeled base.
- Next, consider the function implied by these features. The enclosed, controlled environment points towards thermoregulation and isolation for a vulnerable patient.
- Evaluate each option against your visual analysis. 'Phototherapy machine' involves light. 'Ventilator' involves breathing tubes. Neither matches the image.
- The term 'Incubator' perfectly describes a device that provides a controlled, enclosed environment for an infant.
- Conclude that the device is an incubator based on the direct visual evidence matching its definition.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Identification of common neonatal medical equipment.
- Stem keywords: device, image
- Lead-in keywords: Identify
- Negative lead-in flag: false
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Text Book Of Pediatric Nursing 3rd Panchali Pal — Part 3 (pp 477-702 of 713) p. 191-193
E6 Text Book Of Pediatric Nursing 3rd Panchali Pal — Part 2 (pp 239-476 of 713) p. 16-18
E6 Ghai Essential Pediatrics(pp 26-904 of 913) p. 139-141
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