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Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family, Exams of Nursing

Detailed information on various aspects of newborn care, including medication administration, physical assessment, laboratory tests, and nursing interventions. It covers topics such as the purpose of eye ointment, the use of the ballard scale, the management of hyperbilirubinemia, circumcision care, and the importance of newborn screening. The document also discusses standard precautions, temperature regulation, apgar scoring, umbilical cord care, and the classification of newborns by gestational age and birth weight. Additionally, it covers safe sleep practices, airway management, and the administration of vitamin k. The document emphasizes the nurse's role in educating parents and providing comprehensive care to ensure the well-being of the newborn and the family.

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2024/2025

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Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family
An infant boy was born just a few minutes ago. The nurse is conducting the
initial assessment. Part of the
assessment includes the Apgar score. The Apgar assessment is
performed:
a. Only if the newborn is in obvious distress.
b. Once by the obstetrician, just after the birth.
c. At least twice, 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth.
d. Every 15 minutes during the newborns first hour after birth. - โœ”โœ”c.
At least twice, 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth.
A new father wants to know what medication was put into his infants eyes
and why it is needed. The nurse explains to the father that the purpose of
the Ilotycin ophthalmic ointment is to:
a. Destroy an infectious exudate caused by Staphylococcus that
could make the infant blind.
b. Prevent gonorrheal and chlamydial infection of the infants eyes
potentially acquired from the birth
canal.
c. Prevent potentially harmful exudate from invading the tear ducts of
the infants eyes, leading to dry eyes.
d. Prevent the infants eyelids from sticking together and help the
infant see. - โœ”โœ”b. Prevent gonorrheal and chlamydial infection of the
infants eyes potentially acquired from the birth
canal.
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An infant boy was born just a few minutes ago. The nurse is conducting the initial assessment. Part of the assessment includes the Apgar score. The Apgar assessment is performed: a. Only if the newborn is in obvious distress. b. Once by the obstetrician, just after the birth. c. At least twice, 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. d. Every 15 minutes during the newborns first hour after birth. - โœ”โœ”c. At least twice, 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. A new father wants to know what medication was put into his infants eyes and why it is needed. The nurse explains to the father that the purpose of the Ilotycin ophthalmic ointment is to: a. Destroy an infectious exudate caused by Staphylococcus that could make the infant blind. b. Prevent gonorrheal and chlamydial infection of the infants eyes potentially acquired from the birth canal. c. Prevent potentially harmful exudate from invading the tear ducts of the infants eyes, leading to dry eyes. d. Prevent the infants eyelids from sticking together and help the infant see. - โœ”โœ”b. Prevent gonorrheal and chlamydial infection of the infants eyes potentially acquired from the birth canal.

The nurse is using the Ballard scale to determine the gestational age of a newborn. Which assessment finding is consistent with a gestational age of 40 weeks? a. Flexed posture b. Abundant lanugo c. Smooth, pink skin with visible veins d. Faint red marks on the soles of the feet - โœ”โœ”a. Flexed posture A 3.8-kg infant was delivered vaginally at 39 weeks after a 30-minute second stage. There was a nuchal cord. After birth the infant is noted to have petechiae over the face and upper back. Information given to the infants parents should be based on the knowledge that petechiae: a. Are benign if they disappear within 48 hours of birth. b. Result from increased blood volume. c. Should always be further investigated. d. Usually occur with forceps delivery. - โœ”โœ”a. Are benign if they disappear within 48 hours of birth. A newborn is jaundiced and receiving phototherapy via ultraviolet bank lights. An appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an infant with hyperbilirubinemia and receiving phototherapy by this method would be to: a. Apply an oil-based lotion to the newborns skin to prevent dying and cracking. b. Limit the newborns intake of milk to prevent nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

When preparing to administer a hepatitis B vaccine to a newborn, the nurse should: a. Obtain a syringe with a 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle. b. Confirm that the newborns mother has been infected with the hepatitis B virus. c. Assess the dorsogluteal muscle as the preferred site for injection. d. Confirm that the newborn is at least 24 hours old. - โœ”โœ”a. Obtain a syringe with a 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle. The nurse is performing a gestational age and physical assessment on the newborn. The infant appears to have an excessive amount of saliva. The nurse recognizes that this finding: a. Is normal. b. Indicates that the infant is hungry. c. May indicate that the infant has a tracheoesophageal fistula or esophageal atresia. d. May indicate that the infant has a diaphragmatic hernia. - โœ”โœ”c. May indicate that the infant has a tracheoesophageal fistula or esophageal atresia. As part of Standard Precautions, nurses wear gloves when handling the newborn. The chief reason is: a. To protect the baby from infection. b. That it is part of the Apgar protocol.

c. To protect the nurse from contamination by the newborn. d. the nurse has primary responsibility for the baby during the first 2 hours. - โœ”โœ”c. To protect the nurse from contamination by the newborn. The nurses initial action when caring for an infant with a slightly decreased temperature is to: a. Notify the physician immediately. b. Place a cap on the infants head and have the mother perform kangaroo care. c. Tell the mother that the infant must be kept in the nursery and observed for the next 4 hours. d. Change the formula because this is a sign of formula intolerance. - โœ”โœ”b. Place a cap on the infants head and have the mother perform kangaroo care. An Apgar score of 10 at 1 minute after birth would indicate a(n): a. Infant having no difficulty adjusting to extrauterine life and needing no further testing. b. Infant in severe distress who needs resuscitation. c. Prediction of a future free of neurologic problems. d. Infant having no difficulty to extrauterine life but who should be assessed again at 5 minutes after birth. - โœ”โœ”d. Infant having no difficulty to extrauterine life but who should be assessed again at 5 minutes after birth.

the second. - โœ”โœ”b. The nurse can gauge the neonates maturity level by assessing the infants general appearance. As related to laboratory tests and diagnostic tests in the hospital after birth, nurses should be aware that: a. All states test for phenylketonuria (PKU), hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell diseases. b. Federal law prohibits newborn genetic testing without parental consent. c. If genetic screening is done before the infant is 24 hours old, it should be repeated at age 1 to 2 weeks. d. Hearing screening is now mandated by federal law. - โœ”โœ”c. If genetic screening is done before the infant is 24 hours old, it should be repeated at age 1 to 2 weeks. Nurses can assist parents who are trying to decide whether their son should be circumcised by explaining: a. The pros and cons of the procedure during the prenatal period. b. That the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all newborn boys be routinely circumcised. c. That circumcision is rarely painful and any discomfort can be managed without medication. d. That the infant will likely be alert and hungry shortly after the procedure. - โœ”โœ”a. The pros and cons of the procedure during the prenatal period.

As part of their teaching function at discharge, nurses should educate parents regarding safe sleep. Which statement is incorrect? a. Prevent exposure to people with upper respiratory tract infections. b. Keep the infant away from secondhand smoke. c. Avoid loose bedding, water beds, and beanbag chairs. d. Place the infant on his or her abdomen to sleep. - โœ”โœ”d. Place the infant on his or her abdomen to sleep. The normal term infant has little difficulty clearing the airway after birth. Most secretions are brought up to the oropharynx by the cough reflex. However, if the infant has excess secretions, the mouth and nasal passages can be cleared easily with a bulb syringe. When instructing parents on the correct use of this piece of equipment, it is important that the nurse teach them to: a. Avoid suctioning the nares. b. Insert the compressed bulb into the center of the mouth. c. Suction the mouth first. d. Remove the bulb syringe from the crib when finished. - โœ”โœ”c. Suction the mouth first. When teaching parents about mandatory newborn screening, it is important for the nurse to explain that the main purpose is to: a. Keep the state records updated.

Nursing follow-up care often includes home visits for the new mother and her infant. Which information related to home visits is correct? a. Ideally, the visit is scheduled within 72 hours after discharge. b. Home visits are available in all areas. c. Visits are completed within a 30-minute time frame. d. Blood draws are not a part of the home visit. - โœ”โœ”a. Ideally, the visit is scheduled within 72 hours after discharge. Pain should be assessed regularly in all newborn infants. If the infant is displaying physiologic or behavioral cues indicating pain, measures should be taken to manage the pain. Examples of nonpharmacologic pain management techniques include (Select all that apply): a. Swaddling. b. Nonnutritive sucking. c. Skin-to-skin contact with the mother. d. Sucrose. e. Acetaminophen. - โœ”โœ”a. Swaddling. b. Nonnutritive sucking. c. Skin-to-skin contact with the mother. d. Sucrose. Hearing loss is one of the genetic disorders included in the universal screening program. Auditory screening of all newborns within the first month of life is recommended by the American Academy of

Pediatrics. Reasons for having this testing performed include (Select all that apply): a. Prevention or reduction of developmental delay. b. Reassurance for concerned new parents. c. Early identification and treatment. d. Helping the child communicate better. e. Recommendation by the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing. - โœ”โœ”a. Prevention or reduction of developmental delay.