NCM 102 - MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS
most hazardous a time for an infant. - Answers - 2/3's of all deaths that occur during the
first year of life occur in the neonatal period. More than half occur in the first 24 hours
after birth
National Health Goals deal directly with the
newborn period: - Answers - • Increase to at least 75% the proportion of mothers
who breastfeed their babies in the early postpartal
period from a baseline of 64%.
• Increase to at least 50% the proportion of women
who continue breastfeeding until their babies are 5 to
6 months old from a baseline of 29%.
• Increase to 70% the percentage of healthy full-term
infants who are put to sleep on their backs from a
baseline of 35%.
• Increase to 60% from a baseline of 43% the number
of women who breastfeed exclusively until their infant
is 3 months of age; from 13% to 25% for those who
breastfeed exclusively until 6 months.
• Increase to at least 75% the proportion of parents
and caregivers who use feeding practices that prevent
baby-bottle tooth decay.
• Reduce the neonatal mortality rate to no more than
2.9 per 1000 live births from a baseline of 4.8 per
1000 live births
How nurses achieve national health goals related to newborn period? - Answers - -
encouraging women not only to begin breastfeeding but also to continue it through the
first 6 months of life
- advising parents on the advantage of placing infants on their backs to sleep
- danger of tooth decay from letting a baby drink from a bottle of milk or juice while
falling asleep
-by discussing with parents who use formula the proper methods for preparation so that
gastrointestinal illness does not occur
Health Promotion of the Term Newborn -
Assessment - Answers - - review of the mother's pregnancy
history
- physical examination of the infant
, - analysis of laboratory reports such as hematocrit and blood type, if
indicated
- assessment of parent-child interaction for
the beginning of bonding.
The normal ranges of a newborn - Answers - Length:46 - 54 cm
head circumference: 34 - 35 cm
temperature: 97.6 to 98.6° F axillary
chest circumference: 32 to 33 cm
heart rate: 120 to 140 bpm
respiration: 30 to 60 breaths per minute
weight: 2.5 to 3.4 kg
***observe the state of the child awake, asleep, crying
Health Promotion of the Term Newborn - diagnosis - Answers - associated with a
newborn often center
on the problems of establishing respirations, beginning nutrition, and assisting with
parent-newborn bonding
EX.
• Ineffective airway clearance related to mucus in airway
• Ineffective thermoregulation related to heat loss from
exposure in birthing room
• Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to poor sucking reflex
• Readiness for enhanced family coping related to birth of planned infant
• Health-seeking behaviors related to newborn needs
Health Promotion of the Term Newborn - Outcome Identification and Planning -
Answers - -account for both mother and child's needs
-adapt teaching time to the schedules of the
mother and her newborn
-Important planning measures for newborns include helping them regulate their
temperature and helping them grow accustomed to breastfeeding or bottle feeding.
Health Promotion of the Term Newborn - Implementation - Answers - -role modeling to
help new parents grow confident with their newborn
- Conserving newborn warmth and energy, to help prevent hypoglycemia and
respiratory distress, should be an important consideration to accompany all
interventions
Health Promotion of the Term Newborn - Outcome Evaluation - Answers - - parents
seek continued health supervision for new born
-evaluation allow family's long-term health needs can be met
ACCURATE ANSWERS
most hazardous a time for an infant. - Answers - 2/3's of all deaths that occur during the
first year of life occur in the neonatal period. More than half occur in the first 24 hours
after birth
National Health Goals deal directly with the
newborn period: - Answers - • Increase to at least 75% the proportion of mothers
who breastfeed their babies in the early postpartal
period from a baseline of 64%.
• Increase to at least 50% the proportion of women
who continue breastfeeding until their babies are 5 to
6 months old from a baseline of 29%.
• Increase to 70% the percentage of healthy full-term
infants who are put to sleep on their backs from a
baseline of 35%.
• Increase to 60% from a baseline of 43% the number
of women who breastfeed exclusively until their infant
is 3 months of age; from 13% to 25% for those who
breastfeed exclusively until 6 months.
• Increase to at least 75% the proportion of parents
and caregivers who use feeding practices that prevent
baby-bottle tooth decay.
• Reduce the neonatal mortality rate to no more than
2.9 per 1000 live births from a baseline of 4.8 per
1000 live births
How nurses achieve national health goals related to newborn period? - Answers - -
encouraging women not only to begin breastfeeding but also to continue it through the
first 6 months of life
- advising parents on the advantage of placing infants on their backs to sleep
- danger of tooth decay from letting a baby drink from a bottle of milk or juice while
falling asleep
-by discussing with parents who use formula the proper methods for preparation so that
gastrointestinal illness does not occur
Health Promotion of the Term Newborn -
Assessment - Answers - - review of the mother's pregnancy
history
- physical examination of the infant
, - analysis of laboratory reports such as hematocrit and blood type, if
indicated
- assessment of parent-child interaction for
the beginning of bonding.
The normal ranges of a newborn - Answers - Length:46 - 54 cm
head circumference: 34 - 35 cm
temperature: 97.6 to 98.6° F axillary
chest circumference: 32 to 33 cm
heart rate: 120 to 140 bpm
respiration: 30 to 60 breaths per minute
weight: 2.5 to 3.4 kg
***observe the state of the child awake, asleep, crying
Health Promotion of the Term Newborn - diagnosis - Answers - associated with a
newborn often center
on the problems of establishing respirations, beginning nutrition, and assisting with
parent-newborn bonding
EX.
• Ineffective airway clearance related to mucus in airway
• Ineffective thermoregulation related to heat loss from
exposure in birthing room
• Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to poor sucking reflex
• Readiness for enhanced family coping related to birth of planned infant
• Health-seeking behaviors related to newborn needs
Health Promotion of the Term Newborn - Outcome Identification and Planning -
Answers - -account for both mother and child's needs
-adapt teaching time to the schedules of the
mother and her newborn
-Important planning measures for newborns include helping them regulate their
temperature and helping them grow accustomed to breastfeeding or bottle feeding.
Health Promotion of the Term Newborn - Implementation - Answers - -role modeling to
help new parents grow confident with their newborn
- Conserving newborn warmth and energy, to help prevent hypoglycemia and
respiratory distress, should be an important consideration to accompany all
interventions
Health Promotion of the Term Newborn - Outcome Evaluation - Answers - - parents
seek continued health supervision for new born
-evaluation allow family's long-term health needs can be met
