NUR 254 Exam 2 Maternal &
Pediatrics | Galen College | Actual Exam
Questions with Veri𝑓ied Correct Answers
1.Newborn respiratory - ANSWER Irregular, pauses
Rate 30-60
2.Cardiovascular changes newborn - ANSWER Foramen ovals closes
Ductus arteriosis constricts
Rate 110-170
BP 60-85/40-55
APGAR - ANSWER 1 minute & 5 minute, anything <7 check APGAR
again
3.Immediate Intervention- 𝑓irst 2 hours o𝑓 li𝑓e - ANSWER Airway
Maintenance-Respiratory 𝑓unction
Maintain body temperature
Eye prophylaxis
Vitamin K
, 4.Build Syringe - ANSWER Remove air away 𝑓rom baby's 𝑓ace
Clear mouth 𝑓irst
5.First period o𝑓 reactivity - ANSWER 15-30 min a𝑓ter birth, HR may be 160-
180, in𝑓ant is alert
Period o𝑓 decreased responsiveness 60-100 minutes
Respirations rapid & shallow to 60 breaths/minute
6.Second period o𝑓 reactivity - ANSWER 2 to 8 hours
tachycardia & tachypnea can occur
Newborn awakens and shows an interest in stimuli
Meconium passes
Increased muscle tone, changes in skin color, & mucus production
7.Vitamin K prophlaxis - ANSWER Clotting 𝑓actor-prevents hemorrhagic
complications
8.Sleep-wake cycles - ANSWER Sleep 16-18 hours per day
9.Vision - ANSWER See up to 2 1/2 𝑓eet away
Clearest vision 6-7 inches away
See color about 2 months o𝑓 age
Can track parents eyes
10.Newborn complications - ANSWER Birth injuries
Pediatrics | Galen College | Actual Exam
Questions with Veri𝑓ied Correct Answers
1.Newborn respiratory - ANSWER Irregular, pauses
Rate 30-60
2.Cardiovascular changes newborn - ANSWER Foramen ovals closes
Ductus arteriosis constricts
Rate 110-170
BP 60-85/40-55
APGAR - ANSWER 1 minute & 5 minute, anything <7 check APGAR
again
3.Immediate Intervention- 𝑓irst 2 hours o𝑓 li𝑓e - ANSWER Airway
Maintenance-Respiratory 𝑓unction
Maintain body temperature
Eye prophylaxis
Vitamin K
, 4.Build Syringe - ANSWER Remove air away 𝑓rom baby's 𝑓ace
Clear mouth 𝑓irst
5.First period o𝑓 reactivity - ANSWER 15-30 min a𝑓ter birth, HR may be 160-
180, in𝑓ant is alert
Period o𝑓 decreased responsiveness 60-100 minutes
Respirations rapid & shallow to 60 breaths/minute
6.Second period o𝑓 reactivity - ANSWER 2 to 8 hours
tachycardia & tachypnea can occur
Newborn awakens and shows an interest in stimuli
Meconium passes
Increased muscle tone, changes in skin color, & mucus production
7.Vitamin K prophlaxis - ANSWER Clotting 𝑓actor-prevents hemorrhagic
complications
8.Sleep-wake cycles - ANSWER Sleep 16-18 hours per day
9.Vision - ANSWER See up to 2 1/2 𝑓eet away
Clearest vision 6-7 inches away
See color about 2 months o𝑓 age
Can track parents eyes
10.Newborn complications - ANSWER Birth injuries
