RN VATI Maternal Newborn Remediation 2019
1. identification (using 2 identifiers) for the newborn is applied ANS -
immediatelyafter birth by the nurse
-it is an important safety measure to prevent newborn from being given to the wrong
parents, switched or abducted
2. how are the client, newborn & client's partner identified during the hospital
stay? ANS identified by plastic ID wristbands with permanent locks that must be
cut tobe removed
3. identification bands should include what? ANS the newborn's name, sex,
date &time of birth & client's health record number
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,4. how many ID bands should the newborn have? ANS -one band placed
on theankle and one on the wrist
-in addition, the newborn's footprints & client's thumb prints are taken
5. when should the ID band be checked? ANS each time the newborn is given
to theparents, the ID band should be verified against the client's ID band
6. what must a facility member have in order to take the newborn? ANS -all
facilitystaff who assist in caring for the newborn are required to wear photo ID
badges
-the newborn is not given to anyone who does not have a photo ID badge that
distinguishes that person as a staff member of the facility maternal-newborn unit
7. many facilities have locked maternal-newborn units that require ANS -
staff topermit entrance or exit
-some facilities have a sensor device on the ID band or umbilical cord clamp that
sounds an alarm if the newborn is removed from the facility
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, 8. collecting blood samples for a newborn ANS -heel stick blood samples
areobtained by the nurse, who dons clean gloves
-warm the newborn's heel first to increase circulation
-cleanse the area with an appropriate antiseptic & allow for drying
-a spring-activated lancet is used so that the skin incision is made quickly &
painlessly
-follow the facility protocol for specimen collection, equipment to be used, and
labeling of specimens
-apply pressure with gauze (do not use alcohol b/c it will cause bleeding to
continue) until bleeding stops, and cover with an adhesive bandage
-cuddle and comfort the newborn when the procedure is completed to reassure the
newborn and promote feelings of safety
9. where should a nurse perform a heel stick on a newborn's foot? ANS the
outeraspect of the heel should be used, and the lancet should go no deeper than
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1. identification (using 2 identifiers) for the newborn is applied ANS -
immediatelyafter birth by the nurse
-it is an important safety measure to prevent newborn from being given to the wrong
parents, switched or abducted
2. how are the client, newborn & client's partner identified during the hospital
stay? ANS identified by plastic ID wristbands with permanent locks that must be
cut tobe removed
3. identification bands should include what? ANS the newborn's name, sex,
date &time of birth & client's health record number
1/8
,4. how many ID bands should the newborn have? ANS -one band placed
on theankle and one on the wrist
-in addition, the newborn's footprints & client's thumb prints are taken
5. when should the ID band be checked? ANS each time the newborn is given
to theparents, the ID band should be verified against the client's ID band
6. what must a facility member have in order to take the newborn? ANS -all
facilitystaff who assist in caring for the newborn are required to wear photo ID
badges
-the newborn is not given to anyone who does not have a photo ID badge that
distinguishes that person as a staff member of the facility maternal-newborn unit
7. many facilities have locked maternal-newborn units that require ANS -
staff topermit entrance or exit
-some facilities have a sensor device on the ID band or umbilical cord clamp that
sounds an alarm if the newborn is removed from the facility
2/8
, 8. collecting blood samples for a newborn ANS -heel stick blood samples
areobtained by the nurse, who dons clean gloves
-warm the newborn's heel first to increase circulation
-cleanse the area with an appropriate antiseptic & allow for drying
-a spring-activated lancet is used so that the skin incision is made quickly &
painlessly
-follow the facility protocol for specimen collection, equipment to be used, and
labeling of specimens
-apply pressure with gauze (do not use alcohol b/c it will cause bleeding to
continue) until bleeding stops, and cover with an adhesive bandage
-cuddle and comfort the newborn when the procedure is completed to reassure the
newborn and promote feelings of safety
9. where should a nurse perform a heel stick on a newborn's foot? ANS the
outeraspect of the heel should be used, and the lancet should go no deeper than
2.4
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