Maryville University NURS 629
Exam 2 [2026/2027] Updated
Version | Verified Questions &
Detailed Rationales for Top
Performance
Newborn - 1 week milestones ——7 - ANSWER-Makes brief iContact with adult
when held
Cries with discomfort
Calms to adult voice
Reflexively moves arms and legs
Turns head to side on stomach
Holds fingers closed
Grasps reflexively
Neonate Milestone and red Flags leik - ANSWER-Milestones
Strong reflexes. Minimum of 6-8 bowel movements per day. Urinates 8 times a
day
,RED flag
Jaundice at birth (hemolysis). High-pitched cry. Irritable. "Floppy" (hypotonic).
Poor reflexes
Newborn: anticipatory guidance - ANSWER-Social determinants of health: living
situation, environment, family support, WIC
Parent and family health and well-being: maternal health(Prenatal vit) and
nutrition, transition home, sibling relationship, accept help, spend time with other
children
Newborn behavior and care: infant capabilities, baby care, illness prevention,
calming your baby
Nutrition and feeding: general guidance, 8-12 feedings for BF in 24hrs, at least 8
times if formula fed
newborn: AG nutrition, and feeding - ANSWER-Exclusive breast-feeding for six
months, ideal nutrition
Iron, fortified formula, substitute if needed
BF: 8 to 12 feedings in 24 hours
FF: eight times in 24 hours hold baby semi upright do not prop bottle
General anticipatory guidance - ANSWER-Car seat safety
Heat, stroke prevention
Pet safety
,Seatbelt, no alcohol or drugs
Rear facing until two
SIDS: sleep on back crib with slats less than 2 3/8 inch apart,
no loose or soft bedding.
Baby sleep parent room in crib
WIC and SNAP for food
partner violence
Tobacco exposure
Except help from family and friends
Spend time with your other children
Don't drink hot liquids while holding baby
Set home water temperature less 120 F
First week anticipatory guidelines - ANSWER-Social determinants of health: same
Parent and family health and well-being: ask for help, rest and sleep when baby
sleeps, spend time with other children
Newborn behavior and care: early brain development, adjustment to home,
calming, when to call MD, illness prevention, sing/read/talk to baby, avoid
TV/Digital media, help baby wake for feedings/diaper changes/undressing, calm
baby by stoking head or gentle rocking, never hit/shake baby, take temp rectally,
not by ear or skin, wash hands, avoid sun
, First week: AG nutrition, and feeding - ANSWER-BF until 6 mon at least or Iron
fortified formula
Begin, vitamin D supplementation, 400 IU per day
Continue prenatal vitamin
Breast-feed one to three hours daytime every three hours nighttime 8 to 12
feedings in 24 hours
Formula feeding: feed 2 ounces every 2 to 3 hours
First week, 1 and 2 month: AG on breast-feeding, frequency and wet diapers 3 -
ANSWER-Breast-feed every 1 to 3 hours daytime, every three hours nighttime, 8
to 12 feedings in 24 hours.
Adequate weight gain is 6 to 8 wet cloth diapers or 5 to 6 wet disposable diapers
per day
3 to 4 stools per day give no extra fluids
1 Month milestones—- 6 - ANSWER-Calms when they are picked up or spoken to
Looks briefly at objects
Alerts to unexpected sound
makes brief, short vowel sounds
Exam 2 [2026/2027] Updated
Version | Verified Questions &
Detailed Rationales for Top
Performance
Newborn - 1 week milestones ——7 - ANSWER-Makes brief iContact with adult
when held
Cries with discomfort
Calms to adult voice
Reflexively moves arms and legs
Turns head to side on stomach
Holds fingers closed
Grasps reflexively
Neonate Milestone and red Flags leik - ANSWER-Milestones
Strong reflexes. Minimum of 6-8 bowel movements per day. Urinates 8 times a
day
,RED flag
Jaundice at birth (hemolysis). High-pitched cry. Irritable. "Floppy" (hypotonic).
Poor reflexes
Newborn: anticipatory guidance - ANSWER-Social determinants of health: living
situation, environment, family support, WIC
Parent and family health and well-being: maternal health(Prenatal vit) and
nutrition, transition home, sibling relationship, accept help, spend time with other
children
Newborn behavior and care: infant capabilities, baby care, illness prevention,
calming your baby
Nutrition and feeding: general guidance, 8-12 feedings for BF in 24hrs, at least 8
times if formula fed
newborn: AG nutrition, and feeding - ANSWER-Exclusive breast-feeding for six
months, ideal nutrition
Iron, fortified formula, substitute if needed
BF: 8 to 12 feedings in 24 hours
FF: eight times in 24 hours hold baby semi upright do not prop bottle
General anticipatory guidance - ANSWER-Car seat safety
Heat, stroke prevention
Pet safety
,Seatbelt, no alcohol or drugs
Rear facing until two
SIDS: sleep on back crib with slats less than 2 3/8 inch apart,
no loose or soft bedding.
Baby sleep parent room in crib
WIC and SNAP for food
partner violence
Tobacco exposure
Except help from family and friends
Spend time with your other children
Don't drink hot liquids while holding baby
Set home water temperature less 120 F
First week anticipatory guidelines - ANSWER-Social determinants of health: same
Parent and family health and well-being: ask for help, rest and sleep when baby
sleeps, spend time with other children
Newborn behavior and care: early brain development, adjustment to home,
calming, when to call MD, illness prevention, sing/read/talk to baby, avoid
TV/Digital media, help baby wake for feedings/diaper changes/undressing, calm
baby by stoking head or gentle rocking, never hit/shake baby, take temp rectally,
not by ear or skin, wash hands, avoid sun
, First week: AG nutrition, and feeding - ANSWER-BF until 6 mon at least or Iron
fortified formula
Begin, vitamin D supplementation, 400 IU per day
Continue prenatal vitamin
Breast-feed one to three hours daytime every three hours nighttime 8 to 12
feedings in 24 hours
Formula feeding: feed 2 ounces every 2 to 3 hours
First week, 1 and 2 month: AG on breast-feeding, frequency and wet diapers 3 -
ANSWER-Breast-feed every 1 to 3 hours daytime, every three hours nighttime, 8
to 12 feedings in 24 hours.
Adequate weight gain is 6 to 8 wet cloth diapers or 5 to 6 wet disposable diapers
per day
3 to 4 stools per day give no extra fluids
1 Month milestones—- 6 - ANSWER-Calms when they are picked up or spoken to
Looks briefly at objects
Alerts to unexpected sound
makes brief, short vowel sounds
