NUR2513 MATERNAL-CHILD EXAM 2
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A father is concerned that his 3-day old infants face appears
yellow. Which response should the nurse provide to the father?
A. This is a very serious condition. your infant will be trasnferred
to the NICU immediately
B. This is mild jaundice due to the immaturity of the babys liver.
We will continue to monitor bilirubin levels
C. It would be best to switch from breastfeeding to formula to
help the baby excrete the bilirubin - correct answer- B.
This is mild jaundice due to the immaturity of the babys liver.
We will continue to monitor bilirubin levels
A neonatal nurse is assessing a 2-hr old male newborn. She
notes that the urethra meatus is not midline but is displaced on
the dorsal surface(top side) of the penis. What is the medical
term for this?
A. Undescended testicle
B. Varicocele
C. Hypospadias
D. Epispadias - correct answer-
,A new born infant has loose yellow stool. The infant appears
healthy, but his mother is concerned that this means he is
allergic to breast milk. Which of the following is the nurses best
response?
A. Breast-fed infants stools are normally loose
B. Consider changing to a soybean formula
C. Try burping the infant more frequently
D. You may need to have the infant investigated for bile duct
disease - correct answer- A. Breast-fed infants stools are
normally loose
A new mother asks the nurse how soon she can try to breastfeed
after deliery. Which of the following would be the nurses best
response?
A. Once the infant has his first feeding of formula
B. Immediately after birth
C. In 24 hours after her infant is given water
D. After the infant is allowed to rest - correct answer- B.
Immediately after birth
,A new mother asks the nurse how to determine if the baby is
receiving enough breast milk. How should the nurse respond to
the mother?
A. You need to weight the infant before and after each feeding
B. The infant should not become constipated
C. The infant should gain weight and have 6 wet diapers daily
D. The infant should sleep atleast 3 hours between feedings -
correct answer- C. The infant should gain weight and have
6 wet diapers daily
A newborn is jaundiced and receiving phototherapy via
ultraviolet bank lights. Which of the following is an appropriate
intervention when caring for an infant with hyperbilirubinemia
and receiving phototherapy?
A. Apply an oil based lotion to the newborms skin to prevent
drying and cracking
B. Change the newborns position every 4 hours
C. Limit the newborns intake of milk to prevent nausea, vomiting
and diarrhea
D. Place eyeshields over the newborns closed eyes - correct
answer- D. Place eyeshields over the newborns closed eyes
, A newborn is prescribed to receive Vitamin K 0.5 mg
intramuscularly. How should the nurse administer the
medication to the newborn?
A. Provide medication immediately before breastfeeding
B. Administer medication into the vastus lateralis
C. Notify physician for swelling and irritation at the injection site
D. Administer the medication in the deltoid muscle - correct
answer- B. Administer medication into the vastus lateralis
A newborn who was delivered 2 hrs ago is being assessed in the
nursery. Upon exam, nurse notes a flattened nasal brduge, wide
set eyes, low set ears and overall decrease in tone. Given these
exam findings, what diagnostic rst would the nurse anticipate
that the physician will order
A. Hemoglobin electrophoresis
B. CT of the brain
C. Meconium toxicology testing
D. Chromosomal blood testing - correct answer- D.
Chromosomal blood testing
A newborn with esophageal atresia has just returned from
surgery to place a gastrostomy tube. Which nursing diagnosis
will the nurse use to plan the care for this client?
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A father is concerned that his 3-day old infants face appears
yellow. Which response should the nurse provide to the father?
A. This is a very serious condition. your infant will be trasnferred
to the NICU immediately
B. This is mild jaundice due to the immaturity of the babys liver.
We will continue to monitor bilirubin levels
C. It would be best to switch from breastfeeding to formula to
help the baby excrete the bilirubin - correct answer- B.
This is mild jaundice due to the immaturity of the babys liver.
We will continue to monitor bilirubin levels
A neonatal nurse is assessing a 2-hr old male newborn. She
notes that the urethra meatus is not midline but is displaced on
the dorsal surface(top side) of the penis. What is the medical
term for this?
A. Undescended testicle
B. Varicocele
C. Hypospadias
D. Epispadias - correct answer-
,A new born infant has loose yellow stool. The infant appears
healthy, but his mother is concerned that this means he is
allergic to breast milk. Which of the following is the nurses best
response?
A. Breast-fed infants stools are normally loose
B. Consider changing to a soybean formula
C. Try burping the infant more frequently
D. You may need to have the infant investigated for bile duct
disease - correct answer- A. Breast-fed infants stools are
normally loose
A new mother asks the nurse how soon she can try to breastfeed
after deliery. Which of the following would be the nurses best
response?
A. Once the infant has his first feeding of formula
B. Immediately after birth
C. In 24 hours after her infant is given water
D. After the infant is allowed to rest - correct answer- B.
Immediately after birth
,A new mother asks the nurse how to determine if the baby is
receiving enough breast milk. How should the nurse respond to
the mother?
A. You need to weight the infant before and after each feeding
B. The infant should not become constipated
C. The infant should gain weight and have 6 wet diapers daily
D. The infant should sleep atleast 3 hours between feedings -
correct answer- C. The infant should gain weight and have
6 wet diapers daily
A newborn is jaundiced and receiving phototherapy via
ultraviolet bank lights. Which of the following is an appropriate
intervention when caring for an infant with hyperbilirubinemia
and receiving phototherapy?
A. Apply an oil based lotion to the newborms skin to prevent
drying and cracking
B. Change the newborns position every 4 hours
C. Limit the newborns intake of milk to prevent nausea, vomiting
and diarrhea
D. Place eyeshields over the newborns closed eyes - correct
answer- D. Place eyeshields over the newborns closed eyes
, A newborn is prescribed to receive Vitamin K 0.5 mg
intramuscularly. How should the nurse administer the
medication to the newborn?
A. Provide medication immediately before breastfeeding
B. Administer medication into the vastus lateralis
C. Notify physician for swelling and irritation at the injection site
D. Administer the medication in the deltoid muscle - correct
answer- B. Administer medication into the vastus lateralis
A newborn who was delivered 2 hrs ago is being assessed in the
nursery. Upon exam, nurse notes a flattened nasal brduge, wide
set eyes, low set ears and overall decrease in tone. Given these
exam findings, what diagnostic rst would the nurse anticipate
that the physician will order
A. Hemoglobin electrophoresis
B. CT of the brain
C. Meconium toxicology testing
D. Chromosomal blood testing - correct answer- D.
Chromosomal blood testing
A newborn with esophageal atresia has just returned from
surgery to place a gastrostomy tube. Which nursing diagnosis
will the nurse use to plan the care for this client?
