Which interventions are recommendations suggested as preventive
services for neonates? (Select all that apply.)
a. Breastfeeding
b. Screening neonates for sickle hemoglobinopathies
c. Newborns screened for phenylketonuria (PKU) before being 24 hours
old should be rescreened by 2 weeks old
d. Screening for developmental hip dysplasia
e. Screening for congenital hyperthyroidism within the first 4 days of
life Correct Answer-a. Breastfeeding
b. Screening neonates for sickle hemoglobinopathies
c. Newborns screened for phenylketonuria (PKU) before being 24 hours
old should be rescreened by 2 weeks old
d. Screening for developmental hip dysplasia
When providing post delivery information regarding her infant, the
nurse will confirm to the mother that which fetal cardiac structures have
no function after her child is born? (Select all that apply.)
a. Mitral valve
b. Foramen ovale
c. Cardiac septum
d. Ductus arteriosus
e. Pulmonary vein Correct Answer-b. Foramen ovale
d. Ductus arteriosus
,The nurse will contribute which neonate characteristics noted in the first
period of reactivity to sympathetic system changes? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Transient rales
b. Tachycardia
c. Presence of oral mucus
d. Passage of meconium
e. Alertness Correct Answer-a. Transient rales
b. Tachycardia
e. Alertness
Which assessment factors are included in a 5-minute APGAR score?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Heart rate
b. Respiratory rate
c. Skin color
d. Muscle tone
e. Crying Correct Answer-a. Heart rate
b. Respiratory rate
c. Skin color
d. Muscle tone
Which assessment findings suggest that the neonate is demonstrating
stabilization of physiological functions?
, a. Temperature: 97.7° F
b. Heart rate: 200 bpm
c. Systolic pressure: 100 mm Hg
d. Respiratory rate: 28 breaths/minute Correct Answer-a. Temperature:
97.7° F
The parent of a newborn infant asks the primary care pediatric nurse
practitioner when to intervene to help the infant's future intellectual
growth. What will the nurse practitioner tell the parent?
a. Cognitive learning begins during the toddler years.
b. Intellectual growth begins when speech develops.
c. Language and literacy skills begin at birth.
d. Preschool is an optimal time to begin general learning. Correct
Answer-c. Language and literacy skills begin at birth.
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner performs a well baby
examination on a 7-day-old infant who is nursing well, according to the
mother. The nurse practitioner notes that the infant weighed 3250 grams
at birth and 2990 grams when discharged on the second day of life. The
infant weighs 3080 grams at this visit. Which action is correct?
a. Follow up at the 2-month checkup.
b. Refer to a lactation consultant.
c. Schedule a weight check in 1 week.
d. Suggest supplementing with formula. Correct Answer-c. Schedule a
weight check in 1 week.