Deck 9: Newborns

Question 1

Which interventions are recommendations suggested as preventive services for neonates? (Select all that apply.)

A) Breastfeeding
B) Screening neonates for sickle hemoglobinopathies
C) Newborns screened for phenylketonuria (PKU) before being 24 hours old should be rescreened by 2 weeks old
D) Screening for developmental hip dysplasia
E) Screening for congenital hyperthyroidism within the first 4 days of life

Answer 1

A, B, C, D

Question 2

Which assessment findings suggest that the neonate is demonstrating stabilization of physiological functions?

A) Temperature: 97.7° F
B) Heart rate: 200 bpm
C) Systolic pressure: 100 mm Hg
D) Respiratory rate: 28 breaths/minute

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The nurse will contribute which neonate characteristics noted in the first period of reactivity to sympathetic system changes? (Select all that apply.)

A) Transient rales
B) Tachycardia
C) Presence of oral mucus
D) Passage of meconium
E) Alertness

Answer 3

A, B, E

Question 4

Which assessment factors are included in a 5-minute APGAR score? (Select all that apply.)

A) Heart rate
B) Respiratory rate
C) Skin color
D) Muscle tone
E) Crying

Question 5

When providing post delivery information regarding her infant, the nurse will confirm to the mother that which fetal cardiac structures have no function after her child is born? (Select all that apply.)

A) Mitral valve
B) Foramen ovale
C) Cardiac septum
D) Ductus arteriosus
E) Pulmonary vein