Question 1

The nurse explains that the postterm neonate is especially at risk for cold stress due to:
A) inadequate vernix caseosa.
B) hypoxia from a deteriorated placenta.
C) polycythemia.
D) fat stores have been used in utero for nourishment.

Accepted Answer

Fat stores have been used in utero for nourishment during the extended pregnancy.

Question 2

The nurse providing stimulation to a preterm infant should schedule stimulation not to conflict with __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse providing stimulation to a preterm...

Question 3

The nurse caring for a preterm infant in an incubator will record the temperature of the infant and the incubator every:
A) hour.
B) 2 hours.
C) 4 hours.
D) 8 hours.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse caring for a preterm infant...

Question 4

The nurse explains that the _____________ ___________ is a tool used to determine the gestational age of a neonate based on appearance and neuromuscular criteria.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse explains that the _____________ ___________...

Question 5

Assessment of altered skin integrity in the preterm infant is made difficult because of the immature immune system that cannot produce a(n)__________ reaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assessment of altered skin integrity in the...

Question 6

The nurse is caring for an infant born at 43 weeks.A physical assessment would reveal:
A) dry, peeling skin.
B) minimal hair on the head.
C) short, rough nails.
D) abundant lanugo on the body.

Accepted Answer

Loss of vernix caseosa leaves the skin dry,causing peeling.

Question 7

The nurse explains that the age of a neonate that is based on the actual time in utero is the _____ age.
A) maturational
B) gestational
C) neurological
D) chronological

Accepted Answer

The gestational age is the age based on the actual time in the uterus.

Question 8

The nurse clarifies that a fetus has enough surfactant to breathe on its own at the age of _____ weeks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse clarifies that a fetus has...

Question 9

The nurse is aware that the preterm infant has an increased tendency to bleed due to deficient levels of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is aware that the preterm...

Question 10

The nurse encourages the anxious mother of a preterm infant to consider the warming technique of holding the infant between her breasts with skin-to-skin contact under a blanket.This technique is the __________ care method.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse encourages the anxious mother of...

Question 11

The nurse knows that a postterm infant may experience which potential problem(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Seizures
B) Asphyxia
C) Paralysis
D) Visual defects
E) Polycythemia

Accepted Answer

The postterm infant should be assessed closely for indication of asphyxia,seizures,and polycythemia.

Quiz 13: Preterm and Postterm Newborns

The nurse explains that the postterm neonate is especially at risk for cold stress due to:

The nurse providing stimulation to a preterm infant should schedule stimulation not to conflict with __________.

The nurse caring for a preterm infant in an incubator will record the temperature of the infant and the incubator every:

The nurse explains that the ___ _ is a tool used to determine the gestational age of a neonate based on appearance and neuromuscular criteria.

Assessment of altered skin integrity in the preterm infant is made difficult because of the immature immune system that cannot produce a(n)__________ reaction.

The nurse is caring for an infant born at 43 weeks.A physical assessment would reveal:

The nurse explains that the age of a neonate that is based on the actual time in utero is the _____ age.

The nurse clarifies that a fetus has enough surfactant to breathe on its own at the age of _____ weeks.

The nurse is aware that the preterm infant has an increased tendency to bleed due to deficient levels of ________.

The nurse encourages the anxious mother of a preterm infant to consider the warming technique of holding the infant between her breasts with skin-to-skin contact under a blanket.This technique is the __________ care method.

The nurse knows that a postterm infant may experience which potential problem(s) ? Select all that apply.