POEP Module 12 Exam Questions
and Answers All Correct
The fetal circulatory system is supported by the placenta. The umbilical cord, which is
comprised of two arteries and one vein, carries blood to and from the fetus. Identify the
correct statement about the umbilical cord below. - Answer-the umbilical vein carries
oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus
Baby Lourdes was born 4 hours ago at 42 weeks of gestation by vacuum-assisted
delivery. On your initial newborn examination, you document an edematous, bruised
lesion on the right anterior scalp where the vacuum was applied. This lesion has clearly
demarcated edges and does not cross the suture line. This is BEST described as a -
Answer-cephalohematoma
A new nurse asks you why it is important to check a glucose level for a newborn that is
being ruled out for sepsis. Your BEST response would be? - Answer-newborns that are
sick tend to have higher metabolic rates which leads to a depletion of available glucose
and oxygen
Hyperthermia is defined as a rectal or axillary temperature greater than 99.5ºF (37.5ºC).
The MOST common cause of hyperthermia in the newborn - Answer-environmental
The purpose of gestational age assessment is to verify the term newborn's gestational
age after birth by evaluating physical and neuromuscular maturity. Ideally, a gestational
age assessment should be performed by - Answer-30-42 hours of life
While you are providing discharge instructions to a new mother, her significant other
asks you why all the nurses have been so concerned about the baby's temperature.
What is your BEST response? - Answer-newborns are predisposed to heat loss
because they have a large body surface area relative to their total body mass and have
a limited amount of body fat
Mrs. Joseph delivered a healthy, male newborn yesterday. She and her partner are
discussing the benefits and risks of circumcision. Which of the following statements
about neonatal circumcision is correct? - Answer-when the decision is made to proceed
with circumcision, analgesia and anesthesia should be provided
Mrs. Johnson has described that her newborn has been crying constantly since his
circumcision this morning. When you arrive at her room, you find the newborn crying in
and Answers All Correct
The fetal circulatory system is supported by the placenta. The umbilical cord, which is
comprised of two arteries and one vein, carries blood to and from the fetus. Identify the
correct statement about the umbilical cord below. - Answer-the umbilical vein carries
oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus
Baby Lourdes was born 4 hours ago at 42 weeks of gestation by vacuum-assisted
delivery. On your initial newborn examination, you document an edematous, bruised
lesion on the right anterior scalp where the vacuum was applied. This lesion has clearly
demarcated edges and does not cross the suture line. This is BEST described as a -
Answer-cephalohematoma
A new nurse asks you why it is important to check a glucose level for a newborn that is
being ruled out for sepsis. Your BEST response would be? - Answer-newborns that are
sick tend to have higher metabolic rates which leads to a depletion of available glucose
and oxygen
Hyperthermia is defined as a rectal or axillary temperature greater than 99.5ºF (37.5ºC).
The MOST common cause of hyperthermia in the newborn - Answer-environmental
The purpose of gestational age assessment is to verify the term newborn's gestational
age after birth by evaluating physical and neuromuscular maturity. Ideally, a gestational
age assessment should be performed by - Answer-30-42 hours of life
While you are providing discharge instructions to a new mother, her significant other
asks you why all the nurses have been so concerned about the baby's temperature.
What is your BEST response? - Answer-newborns are predisposed to heat loss
because they have a large body surface area relative to their total body mass and have
a limited amount of body fat
Mrs. Joseph delivered a healthy, male newborn yesterday. She and her partner are
discussing the benefits and risks of circumcision. Which of the following statements
about neonatal circumcision is correct? - Answer-when the decision is made to proceed
with circumcision, analgesia and anesthesia should be provided
Mrs. Johnson has described that her newborn has been crying constantly since his
circumcision this morning. When you arrive at her room, you find the newborn crying in
