Newborn Nursing care NCLEX Practice Questions!
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When teaching umbilical cord care to a new mother. the nurse would include which information?
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Apply peroxide to the cord with each diaper change
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Cover the cord with petroleum jelly after bathing
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Keep the cord dry and open to air
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Wash the cord with soap and water each day during a tub bath
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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 for real-world nursing challenges.
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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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Lanugo
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Milia
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Nevus flammeus
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Vernix
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A. VernixExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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The most common neonatal sepsis and meningitis infections seen within 24 hours after birth are caused by which organism?
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Candida albicans
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Chlamydia trachomatis
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Escherichia coli
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Group B beta-hemolytic streptococci
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A. Group B beta-hemolytic streptococciExplanation
Transmission of Group B beta-hemolytic streptococci to the fetus results in respiratory distress that can rapidly lead to septic shock.Rate this question:
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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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Abundant lanugo
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Absence of sole creases
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Breast bud of 1-2 mm in diameter
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Leathery. cracked. and wrinkled skin
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A. Leathery. cracked. and wrinkled skinExplanation
Neonatal skin thickens with maturity and is often peeling by post term.Rate this question:
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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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Gaze aversion
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Hiccups
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Quiet alert state
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Yawning
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A. Quiet alert stateExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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When performing nursing care for a neonate after a birth. which intervention has the highest nursing priority?
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Obtain a dextrostix
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Give the initial bath
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Give the vitamin K injection
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Cover the neonates head with a cap
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A. Cover the neonates head with a capExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which neonatal behavior is most commonly associated with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
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Hypoactivity
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High birth weight
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Poor wake and sleep patterns
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High threshold of stimulation
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A. Poor wake and sleep patternsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which condition or treatment best ensures lung maturity in an infant?
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Meconium in the amniotic fluid
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Glucocorticoid treatment just before delivery
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Lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio more than 2:1
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Absence of phosphatidylglycerol in amniotic fluid
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A. Lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio more than 2:1Explanation
Lecithin and sphingomyelin are phospholipids that help compose surfactant in the lungs; lecithin peaks at 36 weeks and sphingomyelin concentrations remain stable.Rate this question:
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When performing an assessment on a neonate. which assessment finding is most suggestive of hypothermia?
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Bradycardia
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Hyperglycemia
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Metabolic alkalosis
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Shivering
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A. BradycardiaExplanation
Hypothermic neonates become bradycardic proportional to the degree of core temperature. Hypoglycemia is seen in hypothermic neonates.Rate this question:
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A nurse is performing an initial assessment on a newborn. Which of the following findings would require immediate intervention?
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Heart rate of 140 beats per minute
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Respiratory rate of 50 breaths per minute
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Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet
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Nasal flaring and grunting
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A. Nasal flaring and gruntingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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