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1. When teaching umbilical cord care to a new mother. the nurse would include which information?

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Keeping the cord dry and open to air helps reduce infection and hastens drying.

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Explore key aspects of newborn nursing with our NCLEX practice questions! This quiz assesses knowledge on neonatal sepsis, drug withdrawal interactions, umbilical cord care, and more, ensuring readiness... see morefor real-world nursing challenges. see less

2. A mother of a term neonate asks what the thick. white. cheesy coating is on his skin. Which correctly describes this finding?

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Vernix is a thick, white, cheesy coating that is commonly found on the skin of term neonates. It is a protective substance that develops in the womb and helps to protect the baby's skin from the amniotic fluid. Vernix is typically present at birth and gradually decreases over the first few days of life. It is a normal finding and does not require any treatment.

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3. The most common neonatal sepsis and meningitis infections seen within 24 hours after birth are caused by which organism?

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Transmission of Group B beta-hemolytic streptococci to the fetus results in respiratory distress that can rapidly lead to septic shock.

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4. A woman delivers a 3.250 g neonate at 42 weeks' gestation. Which physical finding is expected during an examination if this neonate?

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Neonatal skin thickens with maturity and is often peeling by post term.

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5. When attempting to interact with a neonate experiencing drug withdrawal. which behavior would indicate that the neonate is willing to interact?

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When caring for a neonate experiencing drug withdrawal. the nurse needs to be alert for distress signals from the neonate. Stimuli should be introduced one at a time when the neonate is in a quiet and alert state. Gaze aversion. yawning. sneezing. hiccups. and body arching are distress signals that the neonate cannot handle stimuli at that time.

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6. When performing nursing care for a neonate after a birth. which intervention has the highest nursing priority?

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Covering the neonate’s head with a cap helps prevent cold stress due to excessive evaporative heat loss from the neonate’s wet head. Vitamin K can be given up to 4 hours after birth.

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7. Which neonatal behavior is most commonly associated with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

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Altered sleep patterns are caused by disturbances in the CNS from alcohol exposure in utero. Hyperactivity is a characteristic generally noted. Low birth weight is a physical defect seen in neonates with FAS. Neonates with FAS generally have a low threshold for stimulation.

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8. Which condition or treatment best ensures lung maturity in an infant?

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Lecithin and sphingomyelin are phospholipids that help compose surfactant in the lungs; lecithin peaks at 36 weeks and sphingomyelin concentrations remain stable.

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9. When performing an assessment on a neonate. which assessment finding is most suggestive of hypothermia?

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Hypothermic neonates become bradycardic proportional to the degree of core temperature. Hypoglycemia is seen in hypothermic neonates.

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10. A nurse is performing an initial assessment on a newborn. Which of the following findings would require immediate intervention?

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 Nasal flaring and grunting in a newborn are signs of respiratory distress and require immediate intervention. These symptoms indicate that the newborn is having difficulty breathing, which can be life-threatening if not addressed promptly. The other options—heart rate of 140 beats per minute, respiratory rate of 50 breaths per minute, and bluish discoloration of the hands and feet (acrocyanosis)—are normal findings in a newborn and do not require immediate intervention.

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When teaching umbilical cord care to a new mother. the nurse would...
A mother of a term neonate asks what the thick. white. cheesy coating...
The most common neonatal sepsis and meningitis infections seen within...
A woman delivers a 3.250 g neonate at 42 weeks' gestation. Which...
When attempting to interact with a neonate experiencing drug...
When performing nursing care for a neonate after a birth. which...
Which neonatal behavior is most commonly associated with fetal alcohol...
Which condition or treatment best ensures lung maturity in an infant?
When performing an assessment on a neonate. which assessment finding...
A nurse is performing an initial assessment on a newborn. Which of the...
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