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33 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 65
Which characteristic that may pose a potential nutrition problem would the nurse identify in a
preterm neonate?
Inadequate sucking reflex
Diminished metabolic rate
Rapid digestion of formula
Increased absorption of nutrients
Term 2 of 65
Which information concerning a safe feeding technique would the nurse provide to a mother
whose newborn infant son has a cleft lip and palate?
"Because he tires easily, it's best to have him lying in bed while he is being fed."
"Hold him in a horizontal position and feed him slowly to help prevent aspiration."
"Give him frequent rest periods and frequent burpings during feedings so he can get rid
of swallowed air."
"Try using a soft nipple with an enlarged opening so he can get the milk through a
chewing motion."
Term 3 of 65
Which would be included in a plan of care to limit the development of hyperbilirubinemia in
the breast-fed neonate?
Encouraging more frequent breast-feeding during the first 2 days
Instituting phototherapy for 30 minutes every 6 hours for 3 days
Substituting formula feeding for breast-feeding on the second day
Supplementing breast-feeding with glucose water during the first day
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Term 4 of 65
During the assessment of a preterm neonate the nurse determines that the infant is
experiencing hypothermia. Which action would the nurse take?
Rewarm gradually.
Notify the practitioner.
Assess for hyperglycemia.
Record skin temperature hourly.
Term 5 of 65
The practice of separating parents from their newborn immediately after birth and limiting their
time with the infant during the first few days after delivery contradicts studies related to which?
Early rooming-in
Taking-in behaviors
Taking-hold behaviors
Parent-child attachment
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Definition 6 of 65
on top of the skull
The parietal areas behind the frontal bone form the top surfaces of the cranial cavity. A
swelling in one of these areas that does not cross the suture line is a cephalhematoma. The
frontal area is the area over the eyes. The temporal area is the area behind the ears. The
occipital area is the area at the back of the head.
Which procedure would the nurse expect to be performed on a neonate that may have
Down syndrome and that additional diagnostic studies will be done to confirm this
diagnosis?
1. Heel stick
2. Buccal smear
3. Urinary catheterization
4. Venous blood withdrawal
When calculating the Apgar score for a newborn, which would the nurse assess in
addition to the heart rate?
1. Muscle tone
2. Amount of mucus
3. Degree of head lag
4. Depth of respirations
Where would the nurse find the area of involvement associated with parietal swelling?
Which would the nurse recommend to a new mother when teaching her about the care
of the newborn's umbilical cord area?
1. Remove the cord clamp only after the cord stump has separated.
2. Smooth ointment or baby lotion around the cord after the sponge bath.
3. Leave the area untouched or clean with soap and water; then pat it dry.
4. Wrap an elastic bandage snugly around the waist area over the cord site.
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33 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 65
Which characteristic that may pose a potential nutrition problem would the nurse identify in a
preterm neonate?
Inadequate sucking reflex
Diminished metabolic rate
Rapid digestion of formula
Increased absorption of nutrients
Term 2 of 65
Which information concerning a safe feeding technique would the nurse provide to a mother
whose newborn infant son has a cleft lip and palate?
"Because he tires easily, it's best to have him lying in bed while he is being fed."
"Hold him in a horizontal position and feed him slowly to help prevent aspiration."
"Give him frequent rest periods and frequent burpings during feedings so he can get rid
of swallowed air."
"Try using a soft nipple with an enlarged opening so he can get the milk through a
chewing motion."
Term 3 of 65
Which would be included in a plan of care to limit the development of hyperbilirubinemia in
the breast-fed neonate?
Encouraging more frequent breast-feeding during the first 2 days
Instituting phototherapy for 30 minutes every 6 hours for 3 days
Substituting formula feeding for breast-feeding on the second day
Supplementing breast-feeding with glucose water during the first day
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Term 4 of 65
During the assessment of a preterm neonate the nurse determines that the infant is
experiencing hypothermia. Which action would the nurse take?
Rewarm gradually.
Notify the practitioner.
Assess for hyperglycemia.
Record skin temperature hourly.
Term 5 of 65
The practice of separating parents from their newborn immediately after birth and limiting their
time with the infant during the first few days after delivery contradicts studies related to which?
Early rooming-in
Taking-in behaviors
Taking-hold behaviors
Parent-child attachment
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Definition 6 of 65
on top of the skull
The parietal areas behind the frontal bone form the top surfaces of the cranial cavity. A
swelling in one of these areas that does not cross the suture line is a cephalhematoma. The
frontal area is the area over the eyes. The temporal area is the area behind the ears. The
occipital area is the area at the back of the head.
Which procedure would the nurse expect to be performed on a neonate that may have
Down syndrome and that additional diagnostic studies will be done to confirm this
diagnosis?
1. Heel stick
2. Buccal smear
3. Urinary catheterization
4. Venous blood withdrawal
When calculating the Apgar score for a newborn, which would the nurse assess in
addition to the heart rate?
1. Muscle tone
2. Amount of mucus
3. Degree of head lag
4. Depth of respirations
Where would the nurse find the area of involvement associated with parietal swelling?
Which would the nurse recommend to a new mother when teaching her about the care
of the newborn's umbilical cord area?
1. Remove the cord clamp only after the cord stump has separated.
2. Smooth ointment or baby lotion around the cord after the sponge bath.
3. Leave the area untouched or clean with soap and water; then pat it dry.
4. Wrap an elastic bandage snugly around the waist area over the cord site.
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