NSG222 Week 7 Exam Questions and
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A newborn's weight fall within the Appropriate for gestational age (AGA)
10th to 90th percentile for that
particular gestational age. Which
of
the following classifications does
this
newborn fit?
Observe for clinical signs of respiratory distress, cyanosis, jitteriness,
polycythemia include which of the jaundice,
following? ruddy skin color, and lethargy and monitor
blood
results.
Screening for hypoglycemia in False
high-
risk LGA infants is optional.
,Post-term newborns typically Dry, cracked, peeling, wrinkled skin
exhibit Vernix caseosa and lanugo are absent.
which the following Long, thin extremities
characteristics? Creases that cover the entire soles of the
feet
Wide-eyed, alert expression
Abundant hair on scalp
Thin umbilical cord
Long fingernails
Limited vernix and lanugo
• Meconium-stained skin and fingernails
Large for gestational age (LGA) Describes newborns whose birthweight is
above
the 90th percentile on a growth chart and
who
weigh more than 4,000 g (8 lb 13 oz) at
term due to
accelerated overgrowth for length of
gestation
Small for gestational age (SGA) Describes newborns that typically weigh
less than
2,500 g (5 lb 8 oz) at term due to less
growth than
expected in utero. A newborn is also
classified as
SGA if his or her birthweight is at or below
the 10th
percentile as correlated with the number of
weeks
of gestation
, Appropriate for gestational age Describes a newborn with a weight that
(AGA) falls within
the 10th to 90th percentile for that
particular
gestational age. This describes
approximately 80%
of all newborns
Extremely low birthweight less than 1,000 g (2 lb 3 oz)
Very low birthweight less than 1,500 g (3 lb 5 oz)
Low birthweight less than 2,500 g (5.5 lb)
Polycythemia is not uncommon True
and
is a potentially serious disorder of
newborns. It is defined as a
venous
hematocrit above 65% and
hemoglobin of more than 20
grams.
Post term newborns are at high asphyxia
risk
for which of the following?
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
A newborn's weight fall within the Appropriate for gestational age (AGA)
10th to 90th percentile for that
particular gestational age. Which
of
the following classifications does
this
newborn fit?
Observe for clinical signs of respiratory distress, cyanosis, jitteriness,
polycythemia include which of the jaundice,
following? ruddy skin color, and lethargy and monitor
blood
results.
Screening for hypoglycemia in False
high-
risk LGA infants is optional.
,Post-term newborns typically Dry, cracked, peeling, wrinkled skin
exhibit Vernix caseosa and lanugo are absent.
which the following Long, thin extremities
characteristics? Creases that cover the entire soles of the
feet
Wide-eyed, alert expression
Abundant hair on scalp
Thin umbilical cord
Long fingernails
Limited vernix and lanugo
• Meconium-stained skin and fingernails
Large for gestational age (LGA) Describes newborns whose birthweight is
above
the 90th percentile on a growth chart and
who
weigh more than 4,000 g (8 lb 13 oz) at
term due to
accelerated overgrowth for length of
gestation
Small for gestational age (SGA) Describes newborns that typically weigh
less than
2,500 g (5 lb 8 oz) at term due to less
growth than
expected in utero. A newborn is also
classified as
SGA if his or her birthweight is at or below
the 10th
percentile as correlated with the number of
weeks
of gestation
, Appropriate for gestational age Describes a newborn with a weight that
(AGA) falls within
the 10th to 90th percentile for that
particular
gestational age. This describes
approximately 80%
of all newborns
Extremely low birthweight less than 1,000 g (2 lb 3 oz)
Very low birthweight less than 1,500 g (3 lb 5 oz)
Low birthweight less than 2,500 g (5.5 lb)
Polycythemia is not uncommon True
and
is a potentially serious disorder of
newborns. It is defined as a
venous
hematocrit above 65% and
hemoglobin of more than 20
grams.
Post term newborns are at high asphyxia
risk
for which of the following?
