NEWBORN TEST BANK QUESTIONS WITH
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2024 VERSION
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is receiving phototherapy
for an elevated bilirubin level. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? - D. Use a photometer to monitor the lamp's energy
The nurse should monitor the lamp's energy throughout the therapy to
ensure the newborn is receiving the appropriate amount to be effective.
A nurse is assessing a client at 34 weeks gestation who has a mild
placental abruption. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect? - Dark red vaginal bleeding
The nurse should expect this client with a mild placental abruption to have
minimal dark red vaginal bleeding.
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A nurse is assessing a newborn and notes an axillary temperature of 96.9°F
(36°C). Which of the following actions should the nurse perform? - Correct
Answer:
B.
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Assess the newborn's blood glucose level
Infants who become cold attempt to generate heat through increased
muscular and metabolic activity. This process increases glucose
consumption and puts the newborn at risk of hypoglycemia.
Incorrect Answers:
A. The nurse should not obtain a rectal temperature from a newborn
due to the risk of rectal perforation. Instead, the nurse should obtain an
axillary temperature.
C. Bathing a newborn will increase heat loss. The infant should not
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be bathed until the temperature has stabilized within the normal
range.
D. Placing the infant in front of a heater vent can incur heat loss through
convection. Additionally,