Hyperbilirubinemia Practice Exam
Questions And Verified Correct Answers.
A nurse is managing a high-risk bilirubin level in a newborn who is receiving phototherapy. Which
interventions should be part of the plan of care? Select all that apply. - Answer Ensure the newborn is
receiving frequent feedings.
Remove all clothing except for a diaper.
Maintain eye protection during phototherapy.
The nurse is discussing jaundice with a concerned mother of a newborn. The nurse knows that with high
levels of bilirubin, the primary concern is - Answer kernicterus
A nurse is assessing a newborn for the presence of jaundice. Which of the following assessments may be
used? Select all that apply. - Answer Using a transcutaneous bilirubinometer.
Blanching the skin
Visualizing the color of the palate.
Which newborns are most at risk for hyperbilirubinemia? Select all that apply. - Answer An newborn
born at 32 weeks
A newborn with Coombs positive blood
A newborn with facial bruising from delivery
The nurse is working in a postpartum unit caring for 4 mothers and 5 newborns. One newborn is 24-
hours-of-age and has just had their bilirubin checked, with a result of 9 mg/dL.
According to this chart, the result is considered - Answer high risk
A newborn being discharged home has an elevated bilirubin level and a phototherapy blanket has been
prescribed for home therapy. The nurse should instruct the parents to put clothes on the newborn
they apply the phototherapy blanket and that the feedings should be
during the phototherapy treatments. - Answer after, maintained
Questions And Verified Correct Answers.
A nurse is managing a high-risk bilirubin level in a newborn who is receiving phototherapy. Which
interventions should be part of the plan of care? Select all that apply. - Answer Ensure the newborn is
receiving frequent feedings.
Remove all clothing except for a diaper.
Maintain eye protection during phototherapy.
The nurse is discussing jaundice with a concerned mother of a newborn. The nurse knows that with high
levels of bilirubin, the primary concern is - Answer kernicterus
A nurse is assessing a newborn for the presence of jaundice. Which of the following assessments may be
used? Select all that apply. - Answer Using a transcutaneous bilirubinometer.
Blanching the skin
Visualizing the color of the palate.
Which newborns are most at risk for hyperbilirubinemia? Select all that apply. - Answer An newborn
born at 32 weeks
A newborn with Coombs positive blood
A newborn with facial bruising from delivery
The nurse is working in a postpartum unit caring for 4 mothers and 5 newborns. One newborn is 24-
hours-of-age and has just had their bilirubin checked, with a result of 9 mg/dL.
According to this chart, the result is considered - Answer high risk
A newborn being discharged home has an elevated bilirubin level and a phototherapy blanket has been
prescribed for home therapy. The nurse should instruct the parents to put clothes on the newborn
they apply the phototherapy blanket and that the feedings should be
during the phototherapy treatments. - Answer after, maintained
