OB Chapter 18

The mother of a formula-fed newborn asks how she will know if her newborn is receiving enough formula during feedings. Which response by the nurse is correct?

"A sign of good nutrition is when your newborn seems satisfied and is gaining sufficient weight." p639

A newborn's parents ask the nurse how to prevent the newborn from becoming ill. What is the best response by the nurse?

"Always wash your hands before you pick up or provide care to your newborn." p631

The infant has Apgar scores of 7 at 1 minute and 9 at 5 minutes. What is the indication of this assessment finding?

adjusting to extrauterine life. p601

Which statement made by a new nurse indicates additional teaching is needed on the topic of hyperbilirubinemia (physiologic jaundice) in newborns?

"Breastfed babies need supplements of glucose water to help lower bilirubin levels." p635

The primipara tells the nurse, "My baby jumps every time I pick her up. Is she afraid that I will drop her?" Which response by the nurse would be best?

"No, it is the Moro reflex. This reflex simulates the action of warding off an attacker." p621

The nurse is assessing a male neonate in the presence of the parents and notes that the neonate has hypospadias. How should the nurse respond when questioned by the parents as to what this means?

"The opening of his urethra in located on the under surface of the tip of the penis." p619

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." p627

A nurse teaches new parents how to soothe a crying newborn. Which statement by the parents indicates to the nurse the teaching was effective?

"We will turn the mobile on that's hanging on our baby's crib." p632

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 p607

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 P639

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 p610

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

7 to 10. p601

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. p628-629

A breastfeeding mother wants to know how to help her 2-week-old newborn gain the weight lost after birth. Which action should the nurse suggest as the best method to accomplish this goal?

Breastfeed the infant every 2 to 4 hours on demand. p638

The parents of a newborn become concerned when they notice that their baby seems to stop breathing for a few seconds. After confirming the parents' findings which action should the nurse prioritize?

Assess the newborn for signs of respiratory distress. p611

An infant born at 35 weeks' gestation is being screened for hypoglycemia. During the first 24 hours of life, when will the nurse screen this infant?

Before feedings. p637

The nurse notices that there is no vitamin K administration recorded on a newborn's medical record upon arrival to the newborn nursery. What would be the nurse's first action?

Call the Labor and Delivery nurse who cared for the newborn to inquire about why the medication was not documented. p606

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. p637

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. p613

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. p625

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. p608

What are small unopened or plugged sebaceous glands that occur in a newborn's mouth and gums?

Epstein pearls. p613

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. p627

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. p646

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. p649

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 p650

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

Identify the newborn. p605-606

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. p607

The nurse is caring for a newborn after the parents have spent time bonding. As the nurse performs the assessment and evidence-based care, which eye care will the nurse prioritize?

Instill 0.5% ophthalmic erythromycin. p607

A woman who is about to be discharged after a vaginal birth notices a flea-like rash on her newborn's chest. The rash has tiny red lesions all across the nipple line. What does this rash indicate?

It is a normal skin finding in a newborn. p614

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. p610

The parents of a 2-day-old newborn are preparing for discharge from the hospital. Which teaching is most important for the nurse to include regarding sleep?

Place the infant on the back when sleeping. p629

Under which circumstances should gloves be worn in the newborn nursery? Select all that apply.

Providing the first bath Changing a diaper Performing a heel stick Accucheck p625

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

Retracting the foreskin over the glans to assess for secretions. p605

A mother tells the nurse that she has been reading a book that says that newborns need stimulation to develop properly and asks what she can do to help her infant. Which tip would not be helpful to the mother?

Swaddling the infant. p633

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. p601

On examination, the hands and feet of a 12-hour-old infant are cyanotic without other signs of distress. The nurse should document this as:

acrocyanosis. p612

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. p644

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. p605

As a part of the newborn assessment, the nurse examines the infant's skin. Which nursing observation would warrant further investigation?

bright red, raised bumpy area noted above the right eye. p614

A Black couple are spending time with their newborn after the nurse brings the newborn back from the transition nursery. The parents note that their newborn's buttocks appear bruised and ask what happened. The nurse should explain this is related to which factor?

congenital dermal melanocytosis (slate gray nevi) p613

Shortly after the birth of a newborn, the parent notices a gray patch across the newborn's buttocks. The parent is immediately concerned that the newborn has been bruised during the birth and asks the nurse about this. The nurse recognizes the patch as a birth mark and explains this to the parent. Which type of birth mark is this most likely to be?

congenital dermal melanocytosis (slate gray nevi) p613

A new mother asks the nurse why her baby's back and groin have a red and raised rash. The nurses uses which term to correctly identify this condition?

erythema toxicum. p613-614

When examining a newborn's eyes, the nurse would expect which assessment?

follows a light to the midline p617

The nurse is completing an assessment of a newborn. When auscultating the newborn's heart, the nurse would place the stethoscope at which area to auscultate the point of maximal impulse (PMI)?

lateral to the midclavicular line at the fourth intercostal space. p611

The Apgar score is based on which 5 parameters?

heart rate, muscle tone, reflex irritability, respiratory effort, and color. p601

The nurse measures a newborn's temperature immediately after birth and finds it to be 99°F (37.2°C). An hour later, it has dropped several degrees. The nurse understands that this heat loss can be explained in part by which factor in the newborn?

lack of subcutaneous fat. p585

The nurse is documenting assessment of infant reflexes. She strokes the side of the infant's face, and the baby turns toward the stroke. What reflex has the nurse elicited?

rooting. p621

All of the following are ways the nurse can encourage bonding between the parents and the newborn except:

telling the mother that the best way to bond with her baby is to breastfeed. p632

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 p649

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dietetic Association recommend breastfeeding exclusively for how long?

the first 6 months. p639

After completing a class for new parents, the nurse notes the session is successful when the class recognizes the newborn should be bathed how often?

two or three times per week. p625