NURS 320 (OB) Exam 1 (NEWBORN)
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what are the three key features of family centered care?
1. family is the _______ in the care of its members
2. a _______ in one family member affects all family members
3. family is who the _______ says it is - ANSWER 1. expert
2. change
3. client
this is:
the process by which an individual completely adopts the culture/values/religion
of their new homeland; no traces of original culture remain - ANSWER cultural
assimilation
this is:
the process by which individuals adopt some of the characteristics of their new
homeland; traces of original culture do remain - ANSWER acculturation
this is:
the evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the
standards and customs of one's own culture; the idea that one's own culture is
superior to all others - ANSWER ethnocentrism
this means:
,to be born at or near full term and not experience any medical complications -
ANSWER well-newborn
this means:
any baby regardless of gestational age during the first 28 days of life; does not
refer to health status - ANSWER neonate
how is fetal circulation different from newborn circulation?
the ________ acts as the lungs by providing O2 and nutrients - ANSWER
placenta
the umbilical (arteries/veins) bring blood away from the fetus to the placenta -
ANSWER arteries
the umbilical (arteries/veins) bring blood to the placenta - ANSWER veins
this structure in the fetus acts as the bridge between the L & R atriums (increased
pressure from the lungs forces the flap open) - ANSWER foramen ovale
this structure in the fetus connects the aorta and pulmonary artery - ANSWER
ductus arteriosus
this structure in the fetus acts as the short cut to bring blood from the placenta to
the umbilical vein and then to the inferior vena cava (IVC); bypasses the liver -
ANSWER ductus venosus
, how is respiration initiation triggered in the newborn MECHANICALLY? -
ANSWER as the chest is compressed through the birth canal, fluid is removed
in the lungs and stimulates the baby to breathe
how is respiration initiation triggered in the newborn CHEMICALLY? - ANSWER
chemoreceptors respond to hypoxia and stimulates the respiratory center in the
medulla
how is respiration initiation triggered in the newborn in terms of SENSORY? -
ANSWER once the senses are stimulated after birth, they help to initiate
breathing
how is respiration initiation triggered in the newborn in terms of THERMAL? -
ANSWER as the newborn's body begins to thermoregulate outside of the
womb, it helps to stimulate breathing
what are the 5 components of APGAR? - ANSWER 1. heart rate
2. respiratory effort
3. muscle tone
4. reflex irritability
5. color
APGAR scoring:
heart rate:
0 = ______
1 = ______
Questions and Correct Answers (Already
Scored A+) | New Update 2025
what are the three key features of family centered care?
1. family is the _______ in the care of its members
2. a _______ in one family member affects all family members
3. family is who the _______ says it is - ANSWER 1. expert
2. change
3. client
this is:
the process by which an individual completely adopts the culture/values/religion
of their new homeland; no traces of original culture remain - ANSWER cultural
assimilation
this is:
the process by which individuals adopt some of the characteristics of their new
homeland; traces of original culture do remain - ANSWER acculturation
this is:
the evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the
standards and customs of one's own culture; the idea that one's own culture is
superior to all others - ANSWER ethnocentrism
this means:
,to be born at or near full term and not experience any medical complications -
ANSWER well-newborn
this means:
any baby regardless of gestational age during the first 28 days of life; does not
refer to health status - ANSWER neonate
how is fetal circulation different from newborn circulation?
the ________ acts as the lungs by providing O2 and nutrients - ANSWER
placenta
the umbilical (arteries/veins) bring blood away from the fetus to the placenta -
ANSWER arteries
the umbilical (arteries/veins) bring blood to the placenta - ANSWER veins
this structure in the fetus acts as the bridge between the L & R atriums (increased
pressure from the lungs forces the flap open) - ANSWER foramen ovale
this structure in the fetus connects the aorta and pulmonary artery - ANSWER
ductus arteriosus
this structure in the fetus acts as the short cut to bring blood from the placenta to
the umbilical vein and then to the inferior vena cava (IVC); bypasses the liver -
ANSWER ductus venosus
, how is respiration initiation triggered in the newborn MECHANICALLY? -
ANSWER as the chest is compressed through the birth canal, fluid is removed
in the lungs and stimulates the baby to breathe
how is respiration initiation triggered in the newborn CHEMICALLY? - ANSWER
chemoreceptors respond to hypoxia and stimulates the respiratory center in the
medulla
how is respiration initiation triggered in the newborn in terms of SENSORY? -
ANSWER once the senses are stimulated after birth, they help to initiate
breathing
how is respiration initiation triggered in the newborn in terms of THERMAL? -
ANSWER as the newborn's body begins to thermoregulate outside of the
womb, it helps to stimulate breathing
what are the 5 components of APGAR? - ANSWER 1. heart rate
2. respiratory effort
3. muscle tone
4. reflex irritability
5. color
APGAR scoring:
heart rate:
0 = ______
1 = ______
