RNC-OB: THE NEWBORN | QUESTIONS
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SOLUTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE!!!
_____ is common in
- infants who are critically ill
- infants of diabetic mothers
- infants with asphyxia
- very low birth weight (VLBW) infants - ANSWER-hypocalcemia
_____ may relate to renal failure, acidosis, adrenal insufficiency -
ANSWER-hyperkalemia
_____ usually relates to dehydration, use of sodium containing
solutions, congenital reduction in antidiuretic hormones, intracranial
hemorrhage - ANSWER-hypernatremia
_____ usually relates to excessive GI or renal fluid losses - ANSWER-
hypokalemia
_____ usually relates to overhydration or renal excretion from diuresis
- ANSWER-hyponatremia
, a 12 hour old infant has increased mucous secretion and several
choking episodes. there is cyanosis, especially with feeding. the
neonate should be evaluated for:
- cystic fibrosis
- esophageal atresia
- pyloric stenosis - ANSWER-esophageal atresia
a congenital disorder where the kidneys fail to develop properly as the
baby is growing in the womb - ANSWER-potter syndrome
a defect in which the vertebral column is not closed with varying
degrees of herniation - ANSWER-spina bifida
a depressed anterior fontanel may indicate - ANSWER-dehydration
a large scrotum is noted upon exam in the delivery room. what is the
nurse's initial step in evaluating the finding?
- call the pediatrician for immediate evaluation
- assure a diaper is on the child to assess for voiding
- use a flashlight to look for any mass in the scrotum - ANSWER-use a
flashlight to look for any mass in the scrotum
a spectrum of congenital disorders involving the meninges covering
the spinal cord - ANSWER-neural tube defects
an abnormally large anterior fontanel may indicate (3) - ANSWER--
hypothyroidism
- Down syndrome
- increased ICP
MERGED WITH CORRECT COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE!!!
_____ is common in
- infants who are critically ill
- infants of diabetic mothers
- infants with asphyxia
- very low birth weight (VLBW) infants - ANSWER-hypocalcemia
_____ may relate to renal failure, acidosis, adrenal insufficiency -
ANSWER-hyperkalemia
_____ usually relates to dehydration, use of sodium containing
solutions, congenital reduction in antidiuretic hormones, intracranial
hemorrhage - ANSWER-hypernatremia
_____ usually relates to excessive GI or renal fluid losses - ANSWER-
hypokalemia
_____ usually relates to overhydration or renal excretion from diuresis
- ANSWER-hyponatremia
, a 12 hour old infant has increased mucous secretion and several
choking episodes. there is cyanosis, especially with feeding. the
neonate should be evaluated for:
- cystic fibrosis
- esophageal atresia
- pyloric stenosis - ANSWER-esophageal atresia
a congenital disorder where the kidneys fail to develop properly as the
baby is growing in the womb - ANSWER-potter syndrome
a defect in which the vertebral column is not closed with varying
degrees of herniation - ANSWER-spina bifida
a depressed anterior fontanel may indicate - ANSWER-dehydration
a large scrotum is noted upon exam in the delivery room. what is the
nurse's initial step in evaluating the finding?
- call the pediatrician for immediate evaluation
- assure a diaper is on the child to assess for voiding
- use a flashlight to look for any mass in the scrotum - ANSWER-use a
flashlight to look for any mass in the scrotum
a spectrum of congenital disorders involving the meninges covering
the spinal cord - ANSWER-neural tube defects
an abnormally large anterior fontanel may indicate (3) - ANSWER--
hypothyroidism
- Down syndrome
- increased ICP
