, NSG 3500 Exam 4 | Maternity Actual Questions and Correct
Answers (Verified Answers) plus Rationale | Already Graded A+
| New Update 2026/2027 | Galen College of Nursing
_____________________ is seen in most newborns as oxygenated blood is shunted to central area of
the body and vital organs first. - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Acrocyanosis
A caput involves edema that crosses the suture line. A cephalohematoma also crosses the suture line.
T/F? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Cephalohematomas do not cross the suture line and are usually one
sided.
A dimple or tuft of hair at the top of the buttcrack can be a sign of? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Neural
tube defect
A slanted low-set ear can be an indicator of? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Chromosomal abnormalities
All women are screened at 35-37 weeks for Group B strep to avoid what condition? - -------CORRECT
ANSWER----Neonatal sepsis
Blood volume is determined in large part by the timing of the umbilical cord clamping. T/F? - -------
CORRECT ANSWER----True
Cold stress causes acidosis which causes decreased albumin-binding sites/powers which causes... - -------
CORRECT ANSWER----elevated bilirubin levels
Do not circumcise with? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Hypospadias
Fontanelles should be soft and flat. A bulging fontanelle is a sign of what condition? What about sunken
fontanelles? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Increased ICP
Dehydration
, How can we reduce pain after circumcision in babies? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----- breastfeeding is a
recommended first pain relief modality
- tylenol and oral sucrose were previously thought to be helpful but are no longer recommended
- lidocaine cream or injection
- nerve block via penile ring is most effective
How do newborns respond to cold? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----They burn brown adipose tissue since
they cannot shiver to maintain warmth
How do we assess for bowel obstruction in the newborn? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----- if we do not hear
bowel sounds in a small and distinct section of the intestines
- the abdomen may appear distended because of stool remaining in the bowel
How do we classify high-risk newborns? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----- SGA and LGA
- premature and post-term
How do we measure abdominal circumference? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----- place tape above
umbilicus and circle infants' body
- abdomen should be same size as chest
How do we measure chest circumference? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Place measurement tape on
nipple line and wrap around entire thoracic area
How do we measure head circumference? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----- place tape measure
immediately above eyebrows and pinna of the ear and wrap around the occipital prominence at the
back of the head
- measure 3x and record the largest finding
How do we therapeutically manage gastroschisis and omphalocele? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----- sterile
moist gauze and wrap in plastic
- intestines are positioned above defect
- bowel may be placed in silo and reduced back into abdomen slowly
Answers (Verified Answers) plus Rationale | Already Graded A+
| New Update 2026/2027 | Galen College of Nursing
_____________________ is seen in most newborns as oxygenated blood is shunted to central area of
the body and vital organs first. - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Acrocyanosis
A caput involves edema that crosses the suture line. A cephalohematoma also crosses the suture line.
T/F? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Cephalohematomas do not cross the suture line and are usually one
sided.
A dimple or tuft of hair at the top of the buttcrack can be a sign of? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Neural
tube defect
A slanted low-set ear can be an indicator of? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Chromosomal abnormalities
All women are screened at 35-37 weeks for Group B strep to avoid what condition? - -------CORRECT
ANSWER----Neonatal sepsis
Blood volume is determined in large part by the timing of the umbilical cord clamping. T/F? - -------
CORRECT ANSWER----True
Cold stress causes acidosis which causes decreased albumin-binding sites/powers which causes... - -------
CORRECT ANSWER----elevated bilirubin levels
Do not circumcise with? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Hypospadias
Fontanelles should be soft and flat. A bulging fontanelle is a sign of what condition? What about sunken
fontanelles? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Increased ICP
Dehydration
, How can we reduce pain after circumcision in babies? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----- breastfeeding is a
recommended first pain relief modality
- tylenol and oral sucrose were previously thought to be helpful but are no longer recommended
- lidocaine cream or injection
- nerve block via penile ring is most effective
How do newborns respond to cold? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----They burn brown adipose tissue since
they cannot shiver to maintain warmth
How do we assess for bowel obstruction in the newborn? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----- if we do not hear
bowel sounds in a small and distinct section of the intestines
- the abdomen may appear distended because of stool remaining in the bowel
How do we classify high-risk newborns? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----- SGA and LGA
- premature and post-term
How do we measure abdominal circumference? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----- place tape above
umbilicus and circle infants' body
- abdomen should be same size as chest
How do we measure chest circumference? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----Place measurement tape on
nipple line and wrap around entire thoracic area
How do we measure head circumference? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----- place tape measure
immediately above eyebrows and pinna of the ear and wrap around the occipital prominence at the
back of the head
- measure 3x and record the largest finding
How do we therapeutically manage gastroschisis and omphalocele? - -------CORRECT ANSWER----- sterile
moist gauze and wrap in plastic
- intestines are positioned above defect
- bowel may be placed in silo and reduced back into abdomen slowly
