NICU RN A V1 Complete Questions and Answers Graded A+

NICU RN A V1 Complete Questions and Answers Graded A+. The amount of air that moves into or out of the lungs with each single breath at rest is called Tidal Volume 2. Which of the following is a non-pharmacologic management technique to treat apnea in the preterm infant Maintaining the head in neutral position 3. which of the following respiratory disorders occur in term and near-term infants due to delayed clearance of fetal lung fluid? Transient Tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) 4. which of the following dextrose infusion rates would be appropriate for an infant with documented hypoglycemia? 4-8 mg/kg/min 5. While attempting to provide positive pressure ventilation per bag and mask to an apneic infant, you not there is no chest rise with bagging. what is the MOST appropriate step to take next? reapply the mask , ensuring that a tight seal has been obtained. 6. you are aske to place pulse ox probe preductally for an infant with suspected pulmonary hypertension. which of the following sites is a preductal site right wrist 7. An 800 gram infant has a UAC line NS at 1ml/hr. NS has 0.154 mEq/ml of NA. How many mEq of sodium does this infant receive in 24 hours from this infusion. 0.369 mEq/kg/day 8. normal serum potassium (K+) level is: 3.5-5.5 mEq/L 9. A healthy full term infant would require how many kcal/kg/day for adequate growth and development? 150- 180 10. a term baby is delivered by emergency c-section for umbilical cord prolapse. Apgar's were 1,3,and 5 . initial blood gas showed a PH 7.01, PCO2 39, PO2 180, HCO3 16, BE -19. What is the correct interpretation of the blood gas? Metabolic Acidosis 1 / 7 NICU RN A V1 Complete Questions and Answers Graded A+ 11. Which infant would have the greatest risk for evaporative heat loss? 30 weeker 12. A 2,000 gram infant has lost 200 grams in the first week of life. the parents are concerned that their baby is loosing too much weight. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding this weight loss? Diuresis in the first week of life with 10-15% weight loss in preterm infants is normal. 13. Which of the following drugs is used to maintain patency of the ductus arteriosus for infants with ductal dependent cardiac defects? alprostadil (Prostaglandin E1) 14. A nicu nurse operating in the role of patient advocate is an example of: Beneficence 15. The first drug usually given for neonatal seizures is : Phenobarbital (Donnatal) 16. A mother with an infant with PPHN of the newborn requested to hold her infant. the infant's oxygen saturation is greater the 94%, blood pressure is stable, and is not on minimal stimulation. the nurses BEST intervention is to: Have the mother hold the infant & explain signs and symptoms that demonstrate instability of the infant. 17. which of the following findings suggest a surgical emergency? Unilateral swollen scrotum that is bluish red 18. What disease comprise TORCH syndrome? Toxoplasmosis, other diseases, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex 19. An acquired disease that is primarily seen in preterm infants, characterized by feeding intolerance, bowel wall edema, and pneumatosis intestinalis is called? Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) 20. Erythema toxicum 2 / 7 Which of the following is a benign skin rash that may persist for several days, resolves spontaneously, and characterized by erythematous macules each containing a central yellow or white papule? 21. Herniation of abdominal contents through an abdominal wall, lateral to the umbilical ring is called: gastroschisis 22. The MOST effective way to reduce central line infections is remove central line when no longer indicated 23. you are called to the delivery of a 41- week gestation infant with thick meconium stained fluid. the infant is limp in the OB arms and is not crying. your first priority is to? vigorously dry the infant to prevent cold stress 24. TORCH is an acronym for toxoplasmosis, other infections (such as syphillis), rubella, CMV, and herpes simplex. Which statement is true regarding TORCH infections during pregnancy? All of the infectious agents causing TORCH infections across the placenta to the fetus 25. A life-threating complication of UVC us is Cardiac Tamponade 26. An infants CSF sample obtained through lumbar puncture revealed bacteria through gram staining. based on the result, which of the following is the MOST appropriate study to include? obtaining blood and urine cultures 27. which of the following drugs is used to treat fungal infections Fluconazole (Diflucan) 28. Which of the following are threats to patient safety? Fatigue, long shifts, and overtime practices 29. G1P1 breastfeeding mom has inverted nipples and infant is unable to latch and cries during feedings. The MOST appropriate response of the nurse is to: consult lactation nurse w/expectation 3 / 7 of offering a nipple shield. 30. Accounting for almost 50% of cardiac defects. which of the following is the most common congenital heart defect? Ventricular septal defect 31. Scalp swelling that is present at birth , crosses suture lines, and disappears within 24 to 48 hours is most consistent with which potential birth trauma? Caput Succedaneum 32. Which mechanical ventilation parameter aids in maintain functional residual capacity, thus stabilizing and recruiting atelectatic areas for gas exchange? Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 33. During the newborn nursery admission of a term infant, you note that the systolic blood pressure of the upper extremities are 20 mmHg higher than that of the lower extremities. This finding is an indication of Coarctation of aorta 34. which of the following nursing interventions facilitate developmentally supportive care? decrease noise and lighting 35. A nurse is explaining the difference between foremilk and hindmilk to a breast pumping mother . which of the following statements by the nurse BEST describes the difference? The fat content is up to 3x greater in hindmilk than foremilk 36. on day 2 of life, the 25 week gestation infant you are caring for has 45 ml of urine output in 24 hrs. weight is 0.6 kg. how many ml/kg/hr did this infant void. 3.125 37. RSV is transmitted by exposure to large particle droplets or contaminated surfaces. which statement is true regarding RSV the virus can survive several hours on an environmental surfaces. 38. 23-24 weeks 4 / 7 EMAIL ME: EMAIL ME: Ballard exam shows the following physical finding: Skin that is red and translucent, sparse lanugo, no plantar creases, barely perceptible breast buds, fused eyelids. these findings are most consistent with which gestational age range?