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When instructing a new mom on providing skin care to her newborn, which statement, made by the mother, indicates additional teaching is needed?

"I can use talc powders to prevent diaper rash."

A nursing mother calls the nurse and is upset. She states that her newborn son just bit her when he was nursing. Upon examining the newborn's mouth, two precocious teeth are noted on the lower central portion of the gums. What would be the nurse's best response?

"Precocious teeth can occur at birth but we may need to remove them to prevent aspiration."

A nurse is teaching a newborn's caregivers how to change a diaper correctly. Which statement by the caregiver best indicates the nurse's teaching was effective?

"We will fold down the front of her diaper under the umbilical cord until it falls off."

What supplies would the nursery nurse collect in preparation for bathing a newborn infant? Select all that apply.

*A washcloth *Warm tub of water *Thermometer

A nurse is conducting a parenting class on infant skin care. What information should the nurse include when preparing materials on the characteristics of the skin of infants? Select all that apply.

*It is thinner and more fragile than an adult's *Substances are easily absorbed

A nurse is teaching new parents about keeping follow-up appointments and calling their health care provider if they notice signs of illness in their newborn. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the parents identify which signs as needing to be reported? Select all that apply.

*temperature of 38.3° C (101° F) or higher *refuse feeding *abdominal distention

The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection of vitamin K to a newborn. The nurse will ensure the amount per injection is within which range?

0.5 to 1.0 mg

A 36-hour-old newborn is ready for discharge from the hospital and the nurse notices that the skin looks yellow. What action will the nurse take?

Assess the bilirubin level.

A newborn weighing 5 lb (2250 g) needs to eat 3 oz (90 ml) of formula every 3 hours. To meet this goal, how many ounces of formula per day will the parent need to feed the newborn? Record your answer using a whole number.

24

Neonatal screening is done before the infant leaves the hospital. Blood is drawn through a heel stick and tested for several disorders that can cause lifelong disabilities. When is the ideal time to collect this specimen?

24 hours after the newborn's first protein feeding

A nurse is reviewing the medical records of several newborns who are about to be discharged. The nurse notes the birth weight of each newborn, classifying the newborn with which birth weight as term?

3,500 grams

A nurse is assessing a newborn and obtains the newborn's head circumference. The head circumference is 35 cm. The nurse then measures the newborn's chest circumference. Which chest circumference measurement would the nurse document as expected and within normal parameters?

33 cm

A nurse is providing care to a newborn in the immediate newborn period. Which nursing intervention is priority?

Administer vitamin K.

The parents of a newborn male are questioning the nurse concerning the pros and cons of a circumcision. Which disadvantage should the nurse point out to these parents?

Anesthetic may not be effective during the procedure

A nurse tests a newborn's nervous functioning by stroking the sole of the baby's foot in an inverted "J" curve from the heel upward. The baby responds by fanning his toes. Which reflex has just been demonstrated?

Babinski sign

The nurse explains the hospital's home visitation program for new families after discharge from the hospital. Which information will the nurse include regarding this program?

Caregivers can demonstrate competency in caring for the infant and ask questions.

A 30-minute-old newborn starts crying in a high-pitched manner and cannot be consoled by the mother. Which action should the nurse prioritize if jitteriness is also noted and the infant is unable to breastfeed?

Check blood glucose.

The nurse is teaching a prenatal class illustrating the steps that are used to keep families safe. The nurse determines the session is successful when the parents correctly choose which precaution to follow after the birth of their infant?

Check the identification badge of any health care worker before releasing baby from room.

What is priority for the nurse to do when transporting a newborn back to the mother after completing the hearing test?

Compare the identification bracelets prior to leaving the newborn with the mother.

The nurse is assisting with the admission of a newborn to the nursery. The nurse notes what appears to be bruising on the left upper outer thigh of this dark-skinned newborn. Which documentation should the nurse provide?

Congenital dermal melanocytosis (slate gray nevi) noted on left upper outer thigh.

The nurse is conducting a preadmission class for a group of parents on the safety features that are utilized to help prevent infant abduction. The nurse should prioritize which factor as most essential to ensure the program's success?

Cooperation by the parents with the hospital policies

Which action would be priority for the nurse to complete immediately after the delivery of a 40-week gestation newborn?

Dry the newborn and place it skin-to-skin on mother.

The nurse is inspecting the mouth of a newborn and finds small, white cysts on the gums and hard palate. The nurse documents this finding as:

Epstein pearls.

The mother of a newborn observes a diaper rash on her newborn's skin. Which intervention should the nurse instruct the parent to implement to treat the diaper rash?

Expose the newborn's bottom to air several times a day.

A new mother calls her pediatrician's office concerned about her 2-week-old infant "crying all the time." When the nurse explores further, the mother reports that the infant cries at least 2 hours each day, usually in the afternoons. What recommendation would the nurse not make to this mother?

Feeding the infant more formula whenever she begins to fuss

Parents are taking home their second child. They also have a 2-year-old at home. The nurse would anticipate which behavior by these parents?

General questions about different aspects of newborn care

A nurse is preparing to administer phytonadione to a newborn. After confirming the order, what will the nurse do next?

Identify the newborn.

The nurse is preparing to administer the vitamin K injection to a newborn. Which action would be correct for this client?

Injecting the medication into the vastus lateralis

A newborn's cord begins to bleed 1 day following birth. What measures would the nurse take to address this problem?

Inspect the clamp to insure that it is tightly closed and applied correctly.

A nurse does an initial assessment on a newborn and notes a pulsation over the anterior fontanel (fontanelle) that corresponds with the newborn's heart rate. How would the nurse interpret this finding?

It is normal to feel pulsations that correlate with the newborn's heart rate over the anterior fontanel (fontanelle).

The nurse is assisting with the circumcision of a male infant. Which nursing intervention is priority immediately after the procedure?

Monitor the site for bleeding.

When assessing infant reflexes, the nurse documents a startled response and extension of the arms and legs as which reflex?

Moro

A nurse is aware that the newborn's neuromuscular maturity assessment is typically completed within 24 hours after birth. Which assessment would the nurse be least likely to complete to determine the newborn's degree of maturity?

Moro reflex

The nursery nurse notes that one of the newborn infants has white patches on his tongue that look like milk curds. What action would be appropriate for the nurse to take?

Report the finding to the pediatrician.

Which statement is false regarding bathing the newborn?

The bath should be performed by the nurse, not the parents, within 2 to 4 hours of birth.

A nurse determines that a newborn has a 1-minute Apgar score of 5 points. What conclusion would the nurse make from this finding?

The infant is experiencing moderate difficulty in adjusting to extrauterine life.

The nurse is preparing to assess the pulse on a newborn who has just arrived to the nursery after being cleaned in the labor and birth suite and swaddled in a blanket. Which action should the nurse prioritize?

Wear clean gloves.

The nurse is explaining the care the newborn will be receiving right after birth to the parents. The nurse should point out the infant will receive an ophthalmic antibiotic ointment by approximately which time?

Within one hour

While examining a newborn, a nurse observes salmon patches on the nape of the neck and on the eyelids. Which is the most likely cause of these skin abnormalities?

concentration of immature blood vessels

On an Apgar evaluation, how is reflex irritability tested?

flicking the soles of the feet and observing the response

The Apgar score is based on which 5 parameters?

heart rate, muscle tone, reflex irritability, respiratory effort, and color

A nurse is preparing to administer Vitamin K to a newborn. The nurse would administer the drug:

intramuscularly.

The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a young couple and their infant. Which axillary temperatures should the nurse point out should be reported to the primary care provider?

less than 97.7° F (36.5° C) or greater than 100° F (37.8° C)

A woman who is about to be discharged after a vaginal birth notices a flea-like rash on her newborn's chest that consists of tiny red lesions all across the nipple line. What is the best response from the nurse when explaining this to the woman?

"It is a normal skin finding in a newborn."

New parents are upset their newborn has lost weight since birth. The nurse explains that newborns typically lose how much of their birth weight by 3 to 4 days of age?

10%

A nurse is assessing a newborn's vital signs 2 hours after birth. The newborn had low Apgar scores at birth. Which finding would lead the nurse to notify the health care provider?

pulse rate 100 bpm

A nurse is assessing a newborn's gestational age. Which parameter would the nurse evaluate to assess physical maturity? Select all that apply.

*lanugo *genitals

The nurse is conducting a safety class for a group of new parents in the hospital. What tips would the nurse provide for these parents? Select all that apply.

*Question anyone who is not wearing proper identification even if they are dressed in hospital attire. *Know when the newborn is scheduled for any tests and how long the procedure will last. *Do not remove the identification bands until the newborn is discharged from the hospital.

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for the parents of a male newborn who is to be circumcised before discharge. Which instruction should the nurse prioritize?

Cover the glans generously with petroleum jelly.

A nurse is caring for a newborn with transient tachypnea. What nursing interventions should the nurse perform while providing supportive care to the newborn? Select all that apply.

*Provide oxygen supplementation. *Ensure the newborn's warmth. *Observe respiratory status frequently.

The nurse records a newborn's Apgar score at birth. A normal 1-minute Apgar score is:

7 to 10.

The nurse is explaining to new parents the various vaccinations their newborn will receive before being discharged home. Which immunization should the nurse teach the parents about that will help decrease the incidence of hepatic disease later in life?

Hep B

A nurse is required to obtain the temperature of a healthy newborn who was placed in an open crib. Which is the most appropriate method for measuring a newborn's temperature?

Place electronic temperature probe in the midaxillary area.

A nurse removes and discards a newborn's diaper before placing the newborn on the scales for a daily weight. The nurse realizes there are no clean diapers at the scale. The supply closet is located down the hallway. What will the nurse do?

Place newborn in the bassinet and cover with blanket while obtaining diapers.

Which action will the nurse avoid when performing basic care for a newborn male?

Retracting the foreskin over the glans to assess for secretions

The nurse is preparing the delivery room before the birth occurs. What supplies would the nurse have available to care for the newborn? Select all that apply.

*Warmer bed *Suction equipment *Identification bands

A first-time mother informs the nurse that she is unable to breastfeed her newborn through the day as she is usually away at work. She adds that she wants to express her breast milk and store it for her newborn to have later. What instruction would be correct to offer the mother to ensure the safety of the stored expressed breast milk?

Use the sealed and chilled milk within 24 hours.

Following delivery, a newborn has a large amount of mucus coming out of his mouth and nose. What would be the nurse's first action?

Using a bulb syringe, suction the mouth then the nose.

A nurse is conducting a refresher program for a group of nurses returning to work in the newborn clinic. The nurse is reviewing the protocols for assessing vital signs in healthy newborns and infants. The nurse determines that additional education is needed when the group identifies which parameter as being included in the assessment?

blood pressure

When evaluating neurologic maturity to determine gestational age, the nurse understands that which activity is not part of the assessment?

rooting

The mother of a newborn asks the nurse, "What are these small red marks on the back of my baby's neck and between the eyes? They seem to more visible when my baby is crying." The nurse would describe this finding as which skin variation?

salmon patches

The nurse caring for a newborn has to perform assessment at various intervals. When should the nurse complete the second assessment for the newborn?

within the first 2 to 4 hours, when the newborn reaches the nursery