NUR 432 Exam 2 Questions and Answers with 100% Correct Answers Latest
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What does APGAR stand for - (ANSWER)Activity, Pulse, Grimace, Appearance, Respirations
What is APGAR used for - (ANSWER)to determine how the baby is adapting to extrauterine life
When is APGAR performed - (ANSWER)1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes if needed
normal HR for newborn - (ANSWER)110-160 bpm
normal RR for newborn - (ANSWER)30-60 bpm
Acrocyanosis - (ANSWER)blueish color in extremities, normal finding in newborn and can last up to 24
hrs
what is the gestational age/Ballard exam used for - (ANSWER)to approximate gestational age. Gives us a
clue if there is something to be aware of in the newborn.
characteristics of a full term baby - (ANSWER)wrinkles and well flexed extremities
characteristics of an overterm baby - (ANSWER)peeling skin, over wrinkly
characteristics of a preterm baby - (ANSWER)skin is not wrinkled, smooth. skin is translucent and red.
not much flexion (flaccid)
what should be assessed on the newborns head - (ANSWER)Posterior (triangle) and Anterior (diamond)
fontanel, Cone head (caput), bruising such as a cephalohematoma, possible scalp electrodes, eyes even
with ears, eyes at appropriate spacing apart from each other
what can cause a sunken anterior fontanel - (ANSWER)dehydration
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what can cause a bulging anterior fontanel - (ANSWER)intracranial pressure
S&S of respiratory distress - (ANSWER)nasal flaring, grunting, retractions, and blue coloring
Moro reflex - (ANSWER)startle reflex
babinski's reflex - (ANSWER)done on the outside of the foot, toes should flare
rooting reflex - (ANSWER)touching the baby's cheek and the baby turns their mouth toward their finger
(feeding cue)
sucking reflex - (ANSWER)when a finger is placed in the baby's mouth and the baby sucks on it
palmar and grasping reflex - (ANSWER)when an object is placed in the baby's hand and strokes the palm,
the fingers close and grasp the object
main major problem found in the newborn - (ANSWER)Jaundice-->check bilirubin after 24 hours, if
abnormal do a heel prick (if heel prick is abnormal, determine if baby needs phototherapy)
what needs to be worn during phototherapy - (ANSWER)baby eye shield/sunglasses
if the baby is Rh + and the mom is Rh- what medication will the mom receive and when -
(ANSWER)RhoGAM shot at 28 weeks and again right after delivery
what is the main disorder that determines if a pregnancy is considered high risk - (ANSWER)hypertensive
disorders
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chronic hypertension - (ANSWER)mother comes into a pregnancy with hypertension already
gestational hypertension or PIH - (ANSWER)when the mother has high BP (140/90 or greater) occurring
at 20 weeks but no protein in the urine
what determines preeclampsia - (ANSWER)high blood pressure (140/90 or greater) and protein in the
urine
S&S of preeclampsia - (ANSWER)headache, low platelet count, hypertension, protein in the urine,
elevated liver enzymes
treatment for preeclampsia - (ANSWER)magnesium sulfate to treat/prevent seizures
what should you monitor for in preeclampsia - (ANSWER)respiratory distress, LOC, urine output (I&O's)
what is necessary when administering a high risk med such as Mag Sulfate - (ANSWER)two RN's need to
be present when starting and/or changing the dosage
have antidote on standby
what are the 2 uses for Mag Sulfate - (ANSWER)prevention of seizures and preterm labor to stop
contractions
what classification of med is Mag Sulfate - (ANSWER)Calcium Channel Blocker
what can preeclampsia become - (ANSWER)eclampsia
what does HELLP stand for and what is it associated with - (ANSWER)Hemolysis (destruction of RBC's),
Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet count. Associated with preeclampsia
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What does APGAR stand for - (ANSWER)Activity, Pulse, Grimace, Appearance, Respirations
What is APGAR used for - (ANSWER)to determine how the baby is adapting to extrauterine life
When is APGAR performed - (ANSWER)1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes if needed
normal HR for newborn - (ANSWER)110-160 bpm
normal RR for newborn - (ANSWER)30-60 bpm
Acrocyanosis - (ANSWER)blueish color in extremities, normal finding in newborn and can last up to 24
hrs
what is the gestational age/Ballard exam used for - (ANSWER)to approximate gestational age. Gives us a
clue if there is something to be aware of in the newborn.
characteristics of a full term baby - (ANSWER)wrinkles and well flexed extremities
characteristics of an overterm baby - (ANSWER)peeling skin, over wrinkly
characteristics of a preterm baby - (ANSWER)skin is not wrinkled, smooth. skin is translucent and red.
not much flexion (flaccid)
what should be assessed on the newborns head - (ANSWER)Posterior (triangle) and Anterior (diamond)
fontanel, Cone head (caput), bruising such as a cephalohematoma, possible scalp electrodes, eyes even
with ears, eyes at appropriate spacing apart from each other
what can cause a sunken anterior fontanel - (ANSWER)dehydration
,NUR 432 Exam 2 Questions and Answers with 100% Correct Answers Latest
Update Already Graded A+
what can cause a bulging anterior fontanel - (ANSWER)intracranial pressure
S&S of respiratory distress - (ANSWER)nasal flaring, grunting, retractions, and blue coloring
Moro reflex - (ANSWER)startle reflex
babinski's reflex - (ANSWER)done on the outside of the foot, toes should flare
rooting reflex - (ANSWER)touching the baby's cheek and the baby turns their mouth toward their finger
(feeding cue)
sucking reflex - (ANSWER)when a finger is placed in the baby's mouth and the baby sucks on it
palmar and grasping reflex - (ANSWER)when an object is placed in the baby's hand and strokes the palm,
the fingers close and grasp the object
main major problem found in the newborn - (ANSWER)Jaundice-->check bilirubin after 24 hours, if
abnormal do a heel prick (if heel prick is abnormal, determine if baby needs phototherapy)
what needs to be worn during phototherapy - (ANSWER)baby eye shield/sunglasses
if the baby is Rh + and the mom is Rh- what medication will the mom receive and when -
(ANSWER)RhoGAM shot at 28 weeks and again right after delivery
what is the main disorder that determines if a pregnancy is considered high risk - (ANSWER)hypertensive
disorders
, NUR 432 Exam 2 Questions and Answers with 100% Correct Answers Latest
Update Already Graded A+
chronic hypertension - (ANSWER)mother comes into a pregnancy with hypertension already
gestational hypertension or PIH - (ANSWER)when the mother has high BP (140/90 or greater) occurring
at 20 weeks but no protein in the urine
what determines preeclampsia - (ANSWER)high blood pressure (140/90 or greater) and protein in the
urine
S&S of preeclampsia - (ANSWER)headache, low platelet count, hypertension, protein in the urine,
elevated liver enzymes
treatment for preeclampsia - (ANSWER)magnesium sulfate to treat/prevent seizures
what should you monitor for in preeclampsia - (ANSWER)respiratory distress, LOC, urine output (I&O's)
what is necessary when administering a high risk med such as Mag Sulfate - (ANSWER)two RN's need to
be present when starting and/or changing the dosage
have antidote on standby
what are the 2 uses for Mag Sulfate - (ANSWER)prevention of seizures and preterm labor to stop
contractions
what classification of med is Mag Sulfate - (ANSWER)Calcium Channel Blocker
what can preeclampsia become - (ANSWER)eclampsia
what does HELLP stand for and what is it associated with - (ANSWER)Hemolysis (destruction of RBC's),
Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet count. Associated with preeclampsia
